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HomeMy WebLinkAbout047-028-014BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AGENDA August 11, 1993 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration 25 County Center Drive . Oroville, CA 95965 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call M. Approval of Minutes of May 12, 1993. IV. Business 1. Discussion - Senate Bill No. 443 eliminating the State mandate for Airport Land Use Commissions. . 2. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 3. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program 4. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) V. Correspondence VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VII.- Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 1993. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES - August 11, 1993 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:05 a.m. �i on May 12, 1993, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Gerst, Lambert, Rossas l; and Chairperson Crotts i Absent - Commissioner Franklin, Koch and lj Stevens Also Present: David Hironimus and Sherry Elgan, ALUC Staff III APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May J2,1993 r • II BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES ' -August 11, 1993- Approval of Minutes was made by Chairperson Crotts. Yeses - All Noes - None IV. BUSINESS Discussion - Senate Bill No. 443 eliminating the State mandate for Airport Land Use Commissions. j Staff noted information in the Agenda pa�-"ket was the official correspondence on this Bill. Staff noted also that Airport Land Use l;Commission can provide valuable input to the various agencies within the spheres of the airport. On the other hand most of the land use �r planning is in pretty good shape in orderlto protect those airports. As a consequence we haven't had a lot of projects that even required a review recently. While we provide a service, maybe we have done too good of a job. 2 { i BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -August 11, 1993- Commissioner Rossas stated if Airport Land Use Commission is dissolved it might not be so bad, because what is needed is a group' formed by the "Air People", ( i.e. pilots, people who fly, or have flown etc., to protect the Airport. As it stands right now, it goes through the Airport Land Use Commission. He stated he is disenchanted with the Board of Supervisors because they feel the Commission is a device to get the people off their backs. Pilots need to make their voices heard to the Board of Supervisors. Presently the Commission is. a passive Commission. Problems should be put before the Board of Supervisors an assertive way. l I Commissioner Lambert asked if the resp lts of what goes on at the Airport Land Use Commission meetings goes before the Board of Supervisors? i' Staff stated if a project involves the Board of Supervisors, it goes through the Planning Commission, then to the Board of Supervisors through the Staff recommendations. Commissioner Lambert asked if comments made by the Commission goes to the Board of Supervisors? I� Staff noted comments go back to Staff and are put in the report, then go to the Planning i; Commission and then on to the Board of;Supervisors. I! I I 3 T 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -August 11, 1993 - Commissioner Rossas stated if the "airport' connected" people, (the users of the airport) get together, and decide to go the Chico Planning Commission Meeting, or any of these meetings, they can be assertive. ! Chairperson Crotts asked if these individi approach their Board representative? could carry more weight, because they could Commissioner Lambert stated she didn't totally agree, because they weren't looking at the total picture. f' Chairperson Crotts stated she felt the pilots would be concerned. I' Commissioner Lambert noted these individuals might not understand zoning, general plan and that part of land use. Commissioner Rossas stated that Commissioner Lambert was Airport Land Use Commissions' only connection with the County Planning Commission. Commissioner Lambert noted she would be interested to know what the other Airport Land Use Commissions are planning to do with this new Senate Bill.. i 4 0 I' BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -August 11, 1993 - Staff noted there had been another discussion in the past of putting Airport Land Use Commission under the Butte County Association of Governments. In that respect, it is a transportation mode, and the transportation planners do deal with the airports also. Which makes the Butte County Association of Governments a parallel organization to ALUC. Also BCAG has the advantage of being a multi organizational group. Commissioner Rossas stated at the last Butte County Association of Cities meeting, it came up with the suggestion of putting the staff under PERS (public employees retirement system), and it got voted down. Commissioner Lambert noted the formation of ALUC as it is today was done as a direct result of Shelton Enoch. Butte County Association of Cities was created because prior to that, it was the County Planning Commission just changing hats when there was a need. This was the way it was 'set up because of some code to represent the airports. i r Staff stated he wasn't recommending the Board do away with this Commission, because it has it's value. However there needs to be discussion on this matter. I` Commissioner Rossas asked if the Board of Supervisors was aware of this Senate Bill? 5 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES ` -August 11, 1993 - Staff stated he doubted it. Chairperson Cirotts stated the Bill was in`the Library. Commissioner Lambert suggested 'the Board of Supervisors should be asked what their feeling is on this Bill, and minutes of the Commission be sent to the Board, so they will be aware of what the Commission is doing. i, Commissioner Rossas stated the Commission has done some good, such as the houses saved I' at the end of the runways, and the apartments that would have been built on airport I� runways, and there needs to be a voice o" t there. Chairperson Crotts asked if there would be any value in contacting Crista Ingles to see if there was any communications from other Airport Land Use Commissions. It was agreed this was a good idea. Staff noted during the development off knew what the requirements were at that ends of Oroville Forebay Estates, no one really Staff was able to use the lack of an Airport Land Use Plan in the planning process to'raise the question as to whether the development 6 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT . LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -August 11, 1993 - should further divide. Down the line the Airport Land Use Plan was put in place, and the fact that it was in place, enabled the city to qualify for the F.A.A. grants expansion projects. Commissioner Gerst asked if Paradise was under the jurisdiction of Airport Land Use Commission, and not under Paradise city' Staff stated Paradise was basically the same as Ranchero Airport. Commissioner Gerst stated that if ALUC ;dissolved and there was a group that went before the Board of Supervisors, there wouldn't ble enough time to save the airport as they wouldn't I act in time. The example of other airports; throughout the state are an example of that. He stated he was concerned about ALUC being dissolved. J! Commissioner Crotts asked of there wasn't a discussion of proposed flight schools critical altitude being over a church? Commissioner Gerst stated he understood justification of Oroville and Chico controlling destination of their airports. He stated he would like to see more emphasis and credibility on ALUC. Once a denial was made by the Commission it had to be overridden by 2/3rds i is I; 7 I! J BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -August 11, 1993- vote by the next step up, and declared it wasn't a safety problem. Staff stated this was partially true, in the case of new zoning, general plan designations, building regulations yes. The problem with the church was it was a use permitted item in a zone that was already in place..There wasn't the avenue of review at the zoning level . Most zoning permits in county and city as well permit Public Quasi, Public Uses with a Use Permit in most of the zones, and had to rely on the City Counsel, or the Board of Supervisors, to be responsible when incomes to these exceptional sorts of things that happen occasionally. Commissioner Gerst stated he was of the opinion that regardless of the zoning, if a health or safety issue they can still be denied. k Staff reiterated this was true, and that ALiJC does not have approval or denial capabilities on a project like a use permit through the city. They can only make a recommendation. ALUC only makes recommendations, and nothing says that recommendation has to be followed. Commissioner Lambert noted one instance the matter went through Staff and never came to the ALUC commission. 8 I BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT I LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES k -August 11, 1993- Commissioner Rossas stated one more recommendation through the Commission wouldn't have changed the outcome, the Chico City Counsel was under pressure from the public. Staff noted where there is dense population you will run into problems of this kind. Commissioner Rossas also noted an intensely industrial area had approved a Senior Citizen complex. City Counsel couldn't go up heavy commercial to a Senior Citizen Chairperson Crotts suggested ALUC and have Staff check with the t the people, which resulted in a rezone from next to a lumber mill. a copy of the minutes to the Board of Supervisors I of Transportation. It was an agreement that the minutes of the ALUC meetings be sent to the Board of Supervisors when there is a specific project. Commissioner Gerst asked who reviews Paradise .Airport and their problems. i. I' Staff noted it would be up to the Planning± Staff and the jurisdiction that covers the airport, in this case the county to identify the airport. This is done through the Having the Airport Land Use related impacts of development near the rental process and the staff reports, and studies. i gives those findings quite a bit more leverage. a BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES !. -August 11, 1993- - I If the Commission was dissolved by the Board of Supervisors, the plans would still be in effect, and if the plans were de -adopted, there would still be a valuable information tool. The work would not be lost. I Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Commissioner Rossas stated the Oroville !Municipal Airport Environs Plan is linked to the Oroville General Plan which keeps falling'further and further behind. The most expensive of contractors for the job was chosen for the bestq uality. However he has come out with l the idea that everything around the Oroville airport should be offices, even possibly at the end of the runway, which would be an a I cident waiting PP to happen. That will be changed. I g I This contractor feels he is through, and isnot going to do anymore. He has'been paid, and the time has run out. He had a contract for a certain amount of time and that has run out. Now someone else is being considered for: hiring, to handle all the hearings etc. There have been a'whole series of hearings on this plan, which no one was able to agree on. One of the things that hasn't come to focus on is. the fact, is the plan will get to the Counsel after January 1, 1994, and the hearings will be ;held in the late fall. Mike Crump said time lines of November and January are going to be;changed. It will be changed to something similar 10 BUTTE COUN'T'Y AIRPORT LAND USE CONEVIISSION THE JUNE 9TH,1993 MONTHLY BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMIVIISSION MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED,DUE TO A LACK OF BUSINESS ITEMS. NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON JULY 14TH. - Dave Hironimus Staff DH/she BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES - May 12, 1993 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on May 12, 1993, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. L PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: III APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 10: 1993 Commissioners Crotts, FrwfflWm, Gerst, Koch, Lambert, Stephens, and Chairperson Rossas Absent: Commissioners Franklin Also Present:David Hironimus and --Sherry: E12an, A,I6UC Staff 1$,41$,4�r� t� L �— 'JI &L-c—Kc"P`A--�,y by Mp,2c.,,L t 0 ►.O,V Corrections to minutes of March 10, 1993 were noted by Chairperson Rossas. Commissioner Lambert noted changes to By -Laws, Article IV - Quorums, Section I. The Bye -Laws were pended as part of the Minutes. ri y Q �. r w v i t$ May 12, 1993 IV. BUSINESS Election of Officers, 1993-1993 It was moved by Commissioner Lambert, and seconded by Commissioner Stevens, and carried to approve Commissioner Crotts as the Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Gerst, Koch, Lambert, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Crotts ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin It was moved by Commissioner Gerst, seconded by Commissioner Stevens and carried to approve Commissioner Lambert as Vice -'Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. AYES: Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Koch, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Lambert ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin It was moved by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Gerst, and carried to approve Commissioner tevens as 2nd Vice -Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. AYES: Commissioner Crotts, Gerst, Koch, Lambert, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Stevens = ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin '� - e o issioner -ts. The meeting was now officially Chaired by -Chairperson Crotts. 2 May 12, 1993 2. Discussion - Northwest Chico Specific Plan Staff introduced Steve Honeycutt, 9 Heritage Partners, a, Planning and Consulting Firm in Chico. b Mr. Honeycutt stated his firm was working for the County of Butte to devise a program, and head up a team of consultants drafting a specific plan for the area just westerly of the Chico Municipal Airport. Mr. Honeycutt noted his mission was a broader one, which will make some trade offs to protect the airport and provide for some development of the area. At this time he pointed out his Exhibits. _ The area of the Specific Plan is bounded on the east by the Airport. The airport boundary on the south. by Sycamore Creek, and two significant acreages below that. The west boundary is the Esplanade 'and Highway 99,- Rock Creek on the north. It comprises about 3750 acres,- and -is generally flat, with non agricultural soils. Thee are 550 dwelling units there now. Part of and- use map of the Chico area,a w4ieh rs yellow and indicates single family homesites. Light- green, is the light agricultural uses._Industrial_ �Q and Commercial Uses along the Highway 99 corridor two levied cr`_eeks which were levied- in the 1960's, A couple of . other _ creeks which gave. .rise `to the. beginning of this Program, Keifer Slough; and Rock Creek.`Thei problems in drainage gave rise to County Service Area 87, in the early 1980's, and- tFat was -formed for drainage maintainence. In commencing or designing this program,_ we suggest the County use County Service Area 87 and expand the powers thru Local Agency Formation Commission and useaDo fund the Specific Plan. VWa��-wte-did_ 4vas to assess the propertyowners` within the planned area, depending upon. whether they had vacant land'subjec to great benefit®from the plan potentially, or whether they were existing residents, and raised $275,000 to fund a full blown Specific Plan and an Environmental-* Impact',Report for, t�hole' area. The reason that the Board took this action, was because there was and- is continued ; to 'be, a lot of development pressure in that area. The -subdivisions -over the`"last 54years have had a lot of parcel maps. In additon to those approved, there were 22 pending applications for parcel maps, rezones and - various < Qevelopmen application at' that -time. The Board recognized they had a problem, and came to Heritage Partners and asked how to get a handle on it. The County had several times during the 80's attempted to either initiate a specific plan or an area plan, . to take a more regional look at the environmental effects to-gel—same-sort--af�-h-andle-•on-this area; on. without success. Environmental constraints tend to show up on the existing land use, this area has not been developed to a high degree. Mostly because it does not have the soil that will support septic tanks. It does support alternative water - treatment methodsac�ble and approved. A Golf Course Project with 200 lots arourid Kt_, . wh-ch -was one of those 22 pending applications at the time this Project -comment , and the Board turned it . down. A waste water treatment design was proposed, and was accepted by the Staff level 3 May 12, 1993 analysis. One alternative of a long term view uld beto develop with alternative treatment methods for wastewater. Rds--afea, tendl to be better for septic tanks, and they have developed:- along' those lines, one acre plus lots. There are about 550 dwelling units within the area now. Three of those applications were off the north end of the runway, having to do with lot splits. The drainage issues have been part of bolding down what is still open, there. That would give rise to much of the -'controversy as did poor circulation. Eaton Hoed is an east -west collector, and three and a half miles away to Keefer Road, along Highway 99, there is no east -west "collector street min be wit een—T.l4'g� on`e-o£_tlie-- at. In commencing the program� .numerous meetings with the area residents, going over their hopes for the area. The trade- offs for schools and good roads 'was 1 discussed. Policies were setforth dealing with general policies;residential, commercial , circulation, park and open space, environmental protection, drainage, public facility improvements, and financing. A Specific Plan is a type of plan under state law that requires you to do_ four things: Implement the General Plan,.more detailed look along the lines of the General Plan.f—requires you to set land use for the area. It requires you_ to -define the infra- structure needs for that land -use. requires you „to_ put ford a financing program in order to build theinfra structure, -to support that land use. Its intended to come full circle. It's intended to be good responsible. planning that takes into account not only the land use, the issues and requirements to properly support that land use and build the community the way it should be built over time. At this .point Mr. Honeycutt discussed the Proposed Policies relevant to the airport. Number 3 - protect the longterm operation of the .Chico -Municipal Airport thru the provision of compatible land uses and other measures while minimizing the severity of noise and safety issues. The idea here is to absolutely not harm the long term viability of the airport in any way, not only because of the transportation aspects, but because of the economic aspects. The airport is a very critical industrial area for the Chico region. Number 8( -is to identify opportunities to integrate beneficially The airport area is now in the city of Chico. Adjacent to the airport, and in the county) it is zoned industrial. The proposed policy pertains to those areas. The plan itself is _an administrative draft at this stage. The next stage will be the feedback stage. The next stage would be • the draft plan in the public arena. Hearings are anticipated hopefully within a month 'or six weeks, to allow :you some time -to review it. Today, is an informal workshop introduction to the Plan. -r-N-L C°m m i s r e o W Mudd Creek is not feasible for extensive improvements. There is not enough density for 4 May 12, 1993 sewers for the area, as well as many other reasons. The area along Highway 99 tends to be developed for transportation quarter type of uses, commercial and industrial. The area south of Sycamore Creekbasically re; i ential, single family type of density with some -medium density and higher density. Genog The central feature of the Plan is the "Village Core". The Village Core is an Urban level of developemnt, sewered; city and county standards, including a mix use which would minimize air quality and traffic impacts, with very close relationship with worksites. Having employment as well as housing. There is an issue of appropriateness of that kind of use and density with the airport. This will be discussed today. 'PIZI schools and neighborhood , parke is-i�rgr--een. About 1 mile from the. runway, and subject of "five` alternatives that were reviewed by both Chico Unified School District Selection Committee, and the Division of Aeronautics. "Two were rejected which were northerly of this area, kpproved�t�'fwo or three others which "tended to be along Garner Road. The criteria was distance from the runway and the relative altitude of overflight at that point. The orange -yellow single family residential tends to be 'about three or four units per acre. 'The pink is the medium, higher level of density , small lots, more affordable housing. ��.. The red is multifamily lots. The gray is business and commercial areas and tends to be multiple types of uses, generally with a commercial --theme right in the middle of the plaza.The objective is to buffer the airport operations with industrial, , then with business to wn try and step do'and provide structures -to ' mitigate against noise. Specific areas have been deliberately designed with very low densities ith Wetlands and Meadowfoams also,partly because of overflights ,:to reduce density underneath. ;.. Gray is business and commercial Commissioner Koch asked Mr. Honeycutt to describe the proposed and existing circulating plan. Mr. Honeycutt stated it was giioir goal to find a way to servile the west side of the airport to highway 99, which is not easily accomplished. County has approved, and constructed subdivisions in this area which block any interchange at Garnet Lane. There are also a lot of constraints at Eaton Road, because of residential . d'evelopments in that area. An 5 _. a, May 12, 1993 area was looked\ for that had good visibility, across Garner Lane, which acts. as a backbone road for this�areases Mudd Creek and enters into the Village Core which gives a good intersection_, and opens up to service' the industrial zone then crosses Sycamore Creek- an -4 -lies- into Eaton Road at Godman. Then Eaton Road could function to dispurse that traffic back to Highway 99, or back to. Cohasset Road. Hicks Lane would -be rerouted to take out the 90 degree turns, i&—tore o Hicks Lane*. from the runway protectin zone. This would be a safer route!*Encouraging traffic to use, the new circulation route., Hicks Lane would continue to func on for 10 or 15 years, halfway into the 30 year life off the plan. Hicks Lane should be capped, as it needs to be a four lanes, and will be bypassed. The Financing Program is largely "pay as you go", rather than _.put assessments and burdens on lands that could sit fallow for decades. As the development , is viable it, will pay it's own way. This road (?) could be -accelerated in time, as the demands for uses are warranted. ` Mr. Honeycutt asked if there were any "friendly" comments. Commissioner Lambert asked if the higher density wouldn't be developed before the one _ acre it development? Was this because of the soil? V Mr. Honeycutt stated -it-wait the soil, it was to have an urban core, that would be `J attractive and friendly. ` Unless several thousand people are approached, you would not get the feel of the "Village Core". It is not a perfect plan. There are no noise impacts that are significant on a CNEL .(?) basis. There will be single events that 'will generate complaints. Avigation easements are required -"throughout the plan . area: ' An` enhanced disclosure would also be required, similar to agricultural uses. Road signage would be proposed along key routes. Also noise attenuation features will be required in new construction � where it wA be relevant. Mr. Honeycutt asked for feedback from the Commission on the matters of avigation easements, enhancement 'disclosures, and road . signs. As they would require joint venturing with the cities airport commission. 1Ats , fiis has to do with an airport information package and outreach meetings. The general knowledge of airports, and the tradeoffs are highly misunderstood. There should be outreach meetings either annually or biannually, giving the public a chance to talk about where the airport is developing, along with their comments. Lastly, one of the more important long term items to protect the airport_ is economic development. The more people understand, ie. a constituency of job holders dependant upon the airport.. _ ` Commissioner Rossas asked why the Northwest Chico Specific Plan came about. 0 May 12, 1993 Mr.Honeycutt stated the reason the Northwest Chico Specific Plan began was because of pressure for development occurring. The General Plan in this area is Agricultural - Residential, and allows one acre lots. If nothing is done, the legislative body will turn down project after project over the years, and the landowners will be forced to leave thier property vacant. 4A., . Commissioner Rossas w -ho Mr. Honeycutt represented. Mr. Honeycutt stated he represented the County of Butte. Commissioner Rossas said he was appalled at the idea of the "Village". The light industrial park is fine. The residential park, with it's concentation of people!` is disturbing. �r Mr. Honeycutt stated that the Board of Supervisors did not charge Heritage Partners with the accelerating development - of the area. But- for' more' than a decade there has been developments proposedin this area. This tended not to be large developments, a 200 lot subdivision was the largest proposed. Most were 10 and 20 units, and parcel splits. This is what leads to a completely unplanned community, with inadequate infrastrutures. 49--' T4.ns would be an alternative that would stand on it's own two feet, economically and socially and does what an area such as this should do. Mr. Honeycutt explained the two bands of contraints on either side of Chico, and generall4 run thru the County. On the west side is agricultural_ soils that shouldn't be developed. On the east side is foothills and topography and environmental constraints that prohibit development tlefe. Between those two bands where they interface, is a band of typically, rocky p not . agricultural soils, that are gentle enough topography, that development can' occur. Regardless of any specific project, we will see increasingly, development proposals for this specific band of Butte County. This 'is 'w}iy' Chico tends to --grow, not to the east or west, but to the north and south. There will be further Rancho Esquons, and Nance Canyons, -and McNight Ranches , and there will be further efforts to develop that land because 1her�Tth n grazing, t� the only this you can do with it. =r -V. band is . whese the airport %. Secondly in- .Chicor urban °;cif you look at a map you, l�k a Effie . vacant spaces, and think there are a lot of options. Having been involved in many Skprojects, I can tell you the Wetlands constraits, the Mea owfoam constraints, 'a. d the open space requirements, and .the, blue oak woodlands„ o&o� and -en there is far less potential in d se areas than 6- looks on the surfaced. .Tho''there is in my opinion, a need for a ,long-iange view as to where Chico's(growth areas _could b st be. The idea that there ;die many other areas "'where: growth can, go, ds becoming increasingly inaccurate. Commissioner Rossas said it wasa poor statement on the part of the Board ; of Supervisors that we have to expose Chico Airport, `because they can. not withstand the pressure that's taken _on them, That's essentially what you've said hre. The belt you are talking about goes all the way to RedBluff on the north and Marysville on the south. VA May 12, 1993 6c� Certainly it can have a holiday init, right around the Chico Airport,l it extends 50 or 60 miles. The village concept is a great concept, but not next to the airport.. Mr. Honeycutt stated the Northwest _ Chic_ o Specific Plan was weighing options, and achieving objectives- that include protection of the airport. Mr. Honeycutt at this time stated he did not want the Board of Supervisors tagged or labeled- as advocating the plan. The plan is not yet formally before the Board of Supervisors. This is a product of the planning team, and consultants. IMP1Tiou s Commissioner Koch asked Mr. Honeycutt where the .impidGus come; for the. inclusion of the high density residential of that area? Mr. Honeycutt stated other housing objectives, affordable housing, range of housing etc. 5. Cl;aiip�erson ossas said `�hSFairy Shrimp could be a problem if declafed an "endangered species- in connection with the moving of the Wetlands. If they adopt/this at the ieef'-ng "A w�get delayed. If on the other hand it doesn't get approved and wait until the next meeting, then it will be approved. Th�Wetland will be mosedfrom point A Do B. The oney�is there, and they armee,-ready to go. The other half is allocated. The first half of the moneyywas allocated because of time constraints, and the rainy season. Chairperson Rossas asked if Environs Plan. Staff noted the Bu implements is writ any comment on the _,O'roville Municipal Airport designation w`ll be in however the Zoning Ordinance and Chairperson \Rossas said the current status was\up in the air and depended on the budget The General Plan will run oversthe 180 days. It doesn't look like there is any money for anyNaddiiions to that. There is a 17 cut i`n�-personnel, and are working with the State Legislature to see things/logically. Various other lobbies are more powerful than City and County .lobbies./State is pushing everything down to a county and city level. However the Counsel took the most expensive bid with a vote of '6-1, and now it is not finished, and the proposal is running out. It is agreed by everyone that the definition they havkfqr,,the Airport Park is completely wrong. What we are talking about in the definition is it will be limited to offices, and included in that, is the "back 8 AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 8 Mr. Honeycutt stated other housing objectives, affordable housing, range oƒ housing etc. It's entirely possible the higher residential areas could be shrunk without detracting or going below that threshold to make other things function correctly. One of the forces for any density, typically is the economic viability. Certainly this is the case here, where it is proposed to do it right, and doing it right it is expensive. Whether or not these residential areas could be lowered, it would have to be looked at. Staff asked if this was the 1 acre subdivision. Consistant in what is seen in other overflight areas. Mr. Honeycutt stated yes, this was correct. Staff noted concerning the noise contours from the environs plan, the light aircraft pattern comes about at the one mile line, and the heaveier aircraft would be at a higher altitude. The light aircraft creates less noise impacts. Commissioner Koch noted according to the noise contours, there is only a small area of residential inside the 55 db line, the rest is outside that line, which is the furtherest line out. The airport protection measures will mitigate against complai ts. Staff also noted that the higher noise levels do not even get off airport property. Mr. Honeycutt asked for feedback, as to airport protection measures, and if there were any suggestions. -~ Commissionerr~Koch stated that some of the protection measures had been talked about by the Airport Commission, as well as Staff in the past, in Chico. The signing hasn't been a protection lmeasure talked about, that is an interesting concept that should be helpful ' = � ~ . � Mr Honeycut noled when a person is being shown around by a Real Estate Broker, it will be difficult to say they didn't see the signs. / \ Commissioner,Rossas agreed with the aforementioned, and the "buyer should, beware" , how'ever these complaints,'of not seeing the signs, will influence the other voters, and the problems do exist. ° Commissioner Pmbert asked if there was an alteriptive for a school outsidthe 1 mile zone. � �, BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT_ LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - Ito] Mr. Honeycutt stated the key elements for keeping the elementary school adjacent with the park, the village core, the day care center, and the plaza, would create the elements of non vehicular land type uses. Which would discourage the automobiles, and encourage foot traffic. Mr. Honeycutt noted the heavier overflight traffic tends to be out further from the one mile mark. Approximately 6500 feet off the runway. Anyother sites along Garner, this would be under the heavy overflight traffic. On balance this area selected is the best spot. Commissioner Rossas stated the numbers of aircraft accidents reported around shcool areas tended to be quite numerous. Commissioner Koch noted that the FAA accident reports shows no more accidents involving schools.than anywhere else. The media reports more of the school accidents. Commissioner Gerst asked how far the school would be from the airport boundaries. Mr. Honeycutt stated it was one mile. Commissioner Koch noted the Board of Supervisors would have to approve an ordinanace for a disclosure measure. Chairperson Crotts stated the names of schools and streets would be aviation related names, so as to be ever mindful of the presence of aircraft in the area. Commissioner Koch noted the noise attenuation features a new construction, in connection with this North Chico Specific Plan, as well as the Georgie Bellin's development in the north end of the airport area. Mr. Honeycutt asked if there was any communication from the Airport Land Use Commission to the Board of Supervisors asking them to adopt or consider any of these measures. - Staff noted there is apackage in the County Counsels office to look at the possiblity of an avigation easement on building permit requirements. Mr. Honeycutt also asked if there was any consensus reached on the signage with the Chico Commission. Chairperson noted it was just brought up for consideration. , Staff noted from the standpoint of densities within overflighl areas, we have certain uses that will be subject to ALUC review if they result in large concentrations of people under neath, and downwind, and base legs or departure paths, or frequently used airport patterns.Threshold for review of large concentrations is on the order of 25 people per acre, for non residential uses, or more than four units per acre for residential uses. This is a common densisty goal within all the airports in the county except for Chico, and Chico uses the Compatible Land Use Zone concept. Which does effectively the aforementioned, but didn't specifically state the density levels to be achieved, just types of uess. Commissioner Koch said Chico was probably extending the use of the same kind of zone, and updating the concept. This should be in the next phase, which isn't ready at this time. Commissioner Gerst asked if the school was one mile from the runway or a mile fron the^boundary. ' Mr. Honeycutt noted it was one mile from the runway. Commissioner Gerst asked if the airport were to relocate the boundary with another runway. ' Commissioner Koch noted Ge only other runway was a small one, Mr. Honeycutt stated the airport traffics growth would have to be completely off the chart to have the need for another runway. Commissioner Rossas asked about another warm up area. Commissioner Koch stated this would occur to the east of airport which is airport property. Which utimately will be developed as an airport industrial area. A noise issue can be dealt with by construction, rather than a safety issue. Commissionr Koch also noted the buffer is intended to allow the noise to gp up rather out. ' Mr. Honeycutt noted the Village Core will tend to go first - single family, then the jobs, then the multifamily. By the time any real population is in this area, the structure will buffer the noise, just by the way the market place works. At this time Mr. Honeycutt thanked the Commission for their time and asked if there was anymore comments. There were no more comments at this time. The Commission thank him for coming. '° ***************************************** 3. Discussion - Draft Butte Counmty General Plan Background Report Staff noted Butte Couhty was embarking on a new General Plan. He pointed out the Background Report and stated there were copies available in the Libraries, and also for purchase at the Planning Department. Commissioner Lambert noted the last item on page 5-21 Glen County , short cut, and state route 32, and potential to increase traffic vblumes on SR 32 entering Chico. Staff noted this section 5.8 was "Other Transportation Projects" and didn't have anything to do with the inventory of the airports within the county, it has to do with Highway 70, and Highway 99 Highway 32. It is really not a factor that needs to be dealt with from an airport standpoint. It was just on that pige that needed to be copied. Commissioner Lambert asked if this was in any way connected with the route coming on to the Esplanade that comes down thru the Northwest Chico Specific Plan. Staff said he did not believe it was. Commissioner Koch had some corrections on page 5-20, under Chico Municipal Airpot. It should be Cohasset Road, not Cohasset Lane. On the second paragrah of Chico Municipal Airport page 5-20 , it should be one commuter airline. American Eagle is no longer in Chico. Daily direct flights are available to only San Francisco now. San Jose, and Klamath Alls, Oregon are no longer available. With 6 flights daily. Third paragraph of Chico Municipal Airport page 5-20 should read "An airport-environs1pf5lglDhas been prepared, but no immediate improvements are planned. Commissioner Lambert also noted on page 5-21 first . aragraph under Oroville Municipal Airport, it shold read "Oro Dam Blvd." not Oroville Dam Road ^ Staff noted the draft reports were out for comments. Commissioner Stevens wanted to bring up the fact that Chico Municipal on page 5-20 has quite a bit of commercial, and flight instructions. ************************* 4. Review - Foothill Park Unit no. 8, Notice of Preparation Of Environmental Impact Report - Staff stated the Planning Commission had discussed this project of the Foothill Park Unit No. 8, a couple of times in the past. The proponant of the project has gone ahead with the project, thru the City of Chico, and an environmental impact report has been required. The phase now is to provide imput for that Evironmental Impact Report. In the initial study the issues of noise and safety are covered. The City of Chico has copies of the minutes and discussions. Commissioner Koch asked if we had given someone an informal direction that the Commission did not want to see the Foothill Park Unit No. 8 project developed. Staff noted yes, that it was premature until the Commission received the Environs Plan, and higher density development right off the end of the runway and it's extension was probably not in the best interest of anyone. Commissioner Lambert noted she specifically wanted to talk about the 1 1/4 acre community park, with 144 single family residences, with 3+ people per unit, it comes out to 400+ people. Staff stated he was not clear as to who proposes the park, or whether it was in the clear zone. Commissioner Stevens seconded the same concerns aforementioned. Staff stated he would forward these comments on also. Since we are commenting on an environmental impact report and are concerned with safety, regarding 'noise, location of park, and ' types of uses proposed. This is not the place to recommend, it will come up in later hearings. General concerns and comments at this point will suffice. The studies by the consultant will expand on those as appropriate, and as it relates to future constraints. Commissioner Stevens asked if we needed to be more specific. Staff noted we had done this in the initial study. Now we can expand upon this. We do need some expansion on thequestion of the park. But the overall questions were stated very well. Commissioner Rossas asked how the Commission can be more emphatic. It seems they haven't taken our concerns into consideration. Staff noted the Environmental Impact Report was one of the steps in the process. Hopefully the City of Chico will reiterate our concerns. Commissioner Gerst stated this Foothill Park Unit No. 8.didnt seem to be in the best interest of the airport or anyone thit will live there. ' Commissioner Rossas noted the only reason the Foothill Park Unit No. 8 was being constructed was because it was there, and they got it cheap. Commissioner Koch stated this was a chance for us to comment, and we should reiterate our concerns again for the record. Staff noted we would send our comments, and the past minutes containing our comments. 5. Status REport - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision Commissioner Rossas stated he would report next month. 6. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Commissioner Koch noted there was not much to report. The consultant is working on the various aspects of it. The latest being the year 2010 noise assumptions, and are working with the community group SOS is reviewing, and considering their concerns. Regarding the figures being used. As soon as those are reviewed they will be in a report, which isabout 97% complete. Probably on the June, or possibly the July Agenda. 7. Business form the floor, Mr. John Papdakis of Chico in the County of Butte Mr. Papadakis stated what he heard today is quite disturbing to him,and feels the City of Chico should think quite seriously about whether the airport should exist or not. The City of Chico is considering projects that are encroaching -very close to the safe operation of that airport. The project that was presented in March was quite disturbing. A very close look should be given as whether, they want a first class airport, or whether they want an airport to go the way all other airports have been going in California. V Correspondence 0 None VI Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees None VII Announcemnt The next meeting will be June 9th, 1993 VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. T '� � y May 12, 1993 Signed: JAMES ROSSAS, Chairperson BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /she b: wp50\aluc\mar-93. min 10 ti BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -March 10, 1993 - 10 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES -'May 12, 1993 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on May 12, 1993, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crofts, Gerst, Koch, Lambe • , ,and Chairperson Rossas Absent: Commissioners Franklin Also Present: David Hironimus and Sherry Elgan, ALUC Staff ********************************* 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES lhdareh yyLa•� /�- i � 9 9 , III APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 10, 1993 Corrections to. minutes of March 10,. 1993 were noted by Chairperson Rossas. Commissioner Lambert noted changes to By -Laws, Article IV - Quorums, Section I. 13 The B ws were Vended as part of the. Minutes. W. BUSINESS Election. of Officers, 1993-1993 It was moved by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, and carried to approve Commissioner Crotts as the Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Gerst, Koch, Lambert, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: . None N May 12, 1993 ABSTAINED: Ufl4lm Commissioner Crotts Commissioner Franklin It was moved by Commissioner Gerst, seconded by Commissioner Stevens and carried to approve Commissioner Lambert as Vice -Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. AYES: Commissioners Crofts, Gerst, Koch, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Lambert ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin It was moved by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Gerst, and carried to approve Commissioner Stevens as 2nd Vice -Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. AYES: Commissioner Crofts, Gerst, Koch, Lambert, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: None 9 May 12, 1993 ABSTAINED: Commissioner Stevens ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin The meeting was now officially Chaired by Chairperson Crotts. 2. Discussion - Northwest Chico Specific -Plan Staff introduced Steve Honeycutt of Heritage Partners, a Planning and Consulting Firm in Chico. Mr. Honeycutt stated his firm was working for the County of Butte to devise a program, and head up a team of consultants drafting a specific plan for the area just westerly of the Chico Municipal Airport. Mr. Honeycutt noted his mission was a broader one, which will make some trade offs to protect the airport and provide for some. development of the area. At this time he pointed out his Exhibits The area of the Specific Plan is bounded on the east by the Airport. The airport boundary on the south by Sycamore Creek, and ,two significant acreages below that. The west boundary is the Esplanade and Highway 99, with Rock Creek on the north. It n May 12, 1993 comprises about 3750 acres, and is generally flat, with non agricultural soils. There are 550 dwelling units there now. Part of the land use map of the Chico area, in yellow indicates single family homesites. Light green is the light agricultural uses wit Commercial uses along the Highway 99 corridor, and. the two levied creeks which were levied in the 1960's. Also a couple of other creeks which gave rise to the beginning of this Program, Keifer Slough, and Rock Creek. The creeks problems in `drainage gave rise to County Service Area 87, in the early 1980's, and that was formed for drainage maintainence. In commencing or designing the program, we suggesi"the County use County Service Area 87 and expand the powers thru Local Agency Formation Commission and use the CSA to fund the Specific Plan. Then the property owners were assessed within the planned area, depending upon whether they had vacant land subject to great benefit from the plan potentially, or whether they were existing residents, and raised $275,000 to fund a full blown Specific Plan and an Environmental Impact Report for the whole area. The reason the Board took this action, was because there was and S ontinued to be, a lot of development pressure in that area. The subdivisions over the last 5 years have had a lot of parcel maps. In additon to those approved, there were 22 pending applications for parcel maps, rezones and various development application at that time. The Board recognized the problem, and came to Heritage Partners. The County had several times during the 80's attempted to either initiate a specific plan or an area plan, to take a more regional look at the environmental effects without success. Environmental constraints tend to show up on the existing land use, which have not been developed to a high degree. Mostly because the soil will not support septic tanks, 5 l`• May 12, 1993 but does support alternative water treatment methods which are acceptable,. A Golf Course Project with 200 lots surrounding it, was one of the 22 pending applications at the time this Project commenced, and was turned down by the Board A waste water treatment design was proposed, and accepted by the Staff level analysis. One alternative of a long term view would be to develop with alternative treatment methods for wastewater. Specific areas tend to be better for septic tanks.. and have developed one acre plus, lots along those lines. There are about 550 dwelling units within these specific areas now. Three of those applications. were off the .north end of the runway, having to do with lot splits. The drainage issues and the poor circulation have given rise to much of the controversy. Eaton Road is ' an east -west collector street, and three and a half miles away Keefer Road6 Yong Highway ,99, there is no east - west collector street in between. In commencing the program numerous meetings were held with -the area residents going over their. hopes for the area. The trade offs for schools and good roads were discussed. Policies were s+rth dealing with residential, commercial, circulation, park and open spaces, environmental protection, drainage, public facility improvements, and financing. A Specific Plan is a type of plan under State law that requires four things: Implement the General PI with a more detailed look. To set land use for the area. To define the infrastructure needs for that land use. To put forth a financing program in order to build the infrastructure, to support that land use. The Plan is intended to come full circle and is intended to be good responsible planning that takes into account not only the land use, the issues and requirements to properly support that' land use and build the community C1 D May 12, 1993 the way it should be built, over time., At this point Mr. Honeycutt discussed the proposed policies relevant to the airport. 7 Number 3 - protect the longterm operation of the Chico Municipal Airport through the provision of compatible land uses and other measures, while minimizing the severity of noise and safety issues. The idea is to absolutely not harm the long term viability of the airport in any way. Not only because of the transportation aspects, but because of the economic aspects. The airport is a very critical. industrial area for the Chico region. 7 Number/81's to identify opportunities to integrate economically beneficial activities such as the designation or improvements of industrial land with the removal of constraints to the development of existing industrial zoned land adjacent to the plan area, and west of the airport. -The airport area is now in the city of Chico. Adjacent to the airport, and in the county it is zoned industrial: The proposed policy pertains to those areas. The plan itself is an administrative draft at this stage. The next stage will be the feedback stage. The next 'stage would be the draft plan in the public arena. Hearings are anticipated hopefully within a month or six weeks, to allow you some time to review the plan. Today is an informal workshop introduction to the Plan. ? Mud . Creek is not feasible for extensive improvements. There is not enough density for sewers for the area, as well as many other reasons. 7 May 12, 1993 The area along Highway -99 - 99 tends to be developed for transportation q type of uses, commercial and industrial. The area south of Sycamore Creek basically residential, single family type of density with some medium density and higher density along Eaton. 7 C rep e ts^ropen space,/d7hbnitat, dustrial, ee—po s—o dusirial ,bec�tie—aErea- is largely wet4andButteCounty meado, foam, itp/ of the �act/that there\is �/greatljof icrjo4ge there is a very low relative use df that lead. The central feature of the Plan is the "Village Core". The Village Core is an Urban level of developemnt, sewered, city and county standards, including a mi)Buse which would minimize air quality and traffic impacts, with very close relationship with worksites. Having employment as well as housing. There is an issue of appropriateness of that kind of use and density with the airport. This will be discussed today. The school and neighborhood park is in green .which is about 1 mile from the runway, and subject of five alternatives that were reviewed by both Chico Unified School District Site Selection Committee, and the Division of Aeronautics. Two were rejected which were northerly of this area, and approved two or three others which tended to be along Garner Road. The criteria was distance from the runway and the relative altitude of overflight at that point. The orange=yel1ow single family residential tends to be about three or four units per 8 El May 12, 1993 acre. The '' - medium, higher level of density, small lots, more affordable housing The his multifamily lots. The gy4s business and professional areas ?ad tends to be multiple types of uses, generally with a commercial theme right in the middle of the plaza. The objective is to buffer the airport operations with industrial sites, next business sites to step down and provide structures to mitigate against noise. Commissioner Koch . asked Mr. Honeycutt to describe 'the proposed and existing circulating plan.. Mr. Honeycutt stated the goal was to open up the west side of the airport and to find a way to M the west side of the airport to highway 99, which is not easily accomplished. County has approved, and constructed subdivisions in this area which block any interchange at Garner Lane. There are also a lot of constr ' Its at Eaton Road, because of residential developments in that area. An area was looked for that had goodvty�, arc r ss Garner' Lane, which opens up and acts as a backbone road for this arearosses Mudd. Creek and enters into the Village Core which .gives a good Tit B May 12, 1993 intersection, and opens up to service the industrial zone, then crosses Sycamore Creek. and - ties into Eaton Road at Godman. Then Eaton Road could function to dispurse that traffic back to Highway 99 or back to Cohasset Road. Hicks Lane would be rerouted to take out the 90 degree turns, and to remove Hicks Lane from the airport runway protectin zone. Removing 90 degree turns would be a safer route /Encouraging traffic to J use the new circulation route. Hicks Lane would continue to function for 10 or 15 years, 7 halfway into the 30 year life of the plan. Hicks Lane should be capped, (as ' it needs to be four lanes, and will be bypassed. The Financing Program is' largely "pay as you go"; rather than put assessments and burdens on lands that could sit fallow for decades.. As the development is viable the development will pay its own way. Mr. Honeycutt asked if there were any "friendly" comments. ae acre—development? Was this ' because of the soil? Mr. Honeycutt stated it was not the soil, it was to have an urban core, that would be attractive and friendly. Unless several thousand people are approached, you would not get the feel of the "Village Core". It is not a perfect plan. There are no noise impacts that are significant on a CNEL (community noise equivalent level) basis. There will be single events that will generate complaints. Avigation easements are required throughout 10 May 12, 1993 the plan area. An enhanced disclosure would also be required, similar to agricultural uses. Road signage would be proposed along key routes. Also noise attenuation features will be required in new construction where relevant. Mr. Honeycutt asked for feedback from the Commission on the matters of avigation easements, enhancement disclosures, and road signs. As they would require :joint venturing with the cities airport commission. As these have to do. with an airport information package and outreach meetings. The general knowledge of airports, and the ' tradeoffs are highly misunderstood. There should be outreach meetings either annually or biannually, giving the public a chance to talk about where the airport is developing, along with their comments. Lastly, one of. the more important long term items to protect the airport is economic development. The more people understand, such as a constituency of job holders dependant upon the airport. Commissioner Rossas asked "why" the Northwest Chico Specific Plan came about. Mr.Honeycutt stated the reason the .Northwest Chico Specific Plan began was because of pressure for development occurring. The General Plan in this area is Agricultural Residential, and allows one acre lots. If nothing is done, the legislative body will turn down project after project over the years, and the landowners will be forced to -leave May 12, 1993 thier property vacant. . Commissioner Rossas asked who Mr. Honeycutt represented. Mr. Honeycutt stated he represented the County of Butte. Commissioner Rossas said he was appalled at the idea of the "Village". The light industrial park is fine. The residential park, with it's concentation of people is disturbing. Mr. Honeycutt stated that the Board of Supervisors did not charge Heritage Partners with the accelerating. development of the area. But for more than a decade there has been developments proposed in the area of the northwest Chico area. This tended not to be large developments, a 200 lot subdivision was the largest proposed. Most were 10 and 20 units, and parcel splits. This is what leads to a completely unplanned community, with inadequate infrastrutures. This would be an alternative that would stand on it's own two feet, economically and socially and does what -an area such as this should do. Mr. Honeycutt explained the two bands of contraints on either side of Chico, and generally run through the County. The west side is agricultural soils that shouldn't be significantly developed. On the east side is foothills and topography and environmental constraints that prohibit development. Between the two bands where they interface, is a band of typically rocky, not agricultural soils, that are gentle enough topography, that 12 O May 12, 1993 development can occur. Regardless of any specific project, we will see increasin ,-•I� F�J development proposals for this specific band of Butte County. This is vChico tends to grow, not to the east or west, but to the north and south. There will be further Rancho Esquons, and Nance Canyons, and McNight Ranches, and there will be further efforts to develop that land because, other than grazing, the only thing .you can do with it is development. The airport is within the band. Secondly in the Chico urban, you look at a map you look at all the vacant spaces, and think there are a lot of options. C.- Having been involved in many of projects, I can tell you the Wetlands ct the Meadowfoam constraints, and the open space requirements, and the Blue Oak Woodlands, and on and on, there is far less development potential in those areas than it looks on the surfaceAP is in my opinion, a need for a long range view as to where Chico's growth areas could best be. The idea that there are many other areas where growth can go is becoming increasingly inaccurate: Commissioner Rossas said . it was a poor statement on the part of the Board of Supervisors that we have to expose the Chico Airport, because they can not withstand the pressure that's on them, that's essentially what you've said here. The belt you are talking about goes all the way to RedBluff on the north and Marysville on the south. Certainly it can have a holiday in it, right around the Chico Airport, it extends 50 or 60 miles. The village concept is a great concept, but not next to the airport. Mr. Honeycutt stated the Northwest Chico Specific Planwas weighing options, and achieving objectives that include protection of the airport. 13 May 12, 1993 Mr. Honeycutt at this time stated he did not want the Board of Supervisors labeled as advocating the plan. The plan is not yet formally before the Board of Supervisors. This is a product of the planning team, and consultants. Commissioner Koch asked Mr. Honeycutt where the impetus% for the inclusion of the high density residential of that area? Mr. Honeycutt stated other housing objectives, affordable housing, range of housing etc. It's entirely possible the higher residential areas could be shrunk without detracting or going below that threshold to make other, things function correctly. One of the forces for any density, typically is the economic viability. Certinly this is the case here, where it is proposed to do it right, and doing it right is ' expensive. Whether or not the residential areas could be lowered, it would have to be looked at. Staff asked if this was the ' 1 acre subdivision, Consistant in what _ is _ _seen in other overflight areas. Mr. Honeycutt stated yes, this was correct. Staff noted concerning the nois ntours from the environs plan the light aircraft pattern comes about at the one mile ine and the heavier Ocraft would be at a higher altitude. The light aircraft creates less noise impacts. 14 May 12, 1993 Commissioner Koch noted according to the noise contours, there is only a small area of residential inside the 55 db line, the rest is outside that line, which is the furtherest line out. The airport protection measures will mitigate against complaints. Staff also noted that the higher. noise levels do not .even get off the airport property. Mr. Honeyccutt asked for feedback, as to airport protection measures, and if there were any suggestions. Commissioner Koch stated that some of the protection measures had been talked about y_VV - c by the Airport Commission, as well as Staff in the past in Chico. The !sg:hn�inghasn't" been a protection measure talked about, that is an interesting concept that should be helpful. Mr. Honeycutt noted when a person is being shown around by a Real Estate Broker, it will be difficult to say they didn't see the signs. Commissioner Rossas agreed with the aforementioned, and the "buyer should beware", however these complaints, o of seeing the signs, will influence the othets; and the problems do exist. Commissioner Lambert asked if there was an alternative for a school outside the 1 mile ..? 15 May 12, 1993 zone. Mr. Honeycutt stated the key elements for keeping the elementary school adjacent with the park, the village core, the day care center, and the plaza, would create the elements of non vehicular land type uses. Which woull discourage the automobiles, and encourage foot traffic. On balance ,this area selecled is the best ,spot. Commissioner Rossas stated the numbers of, aircT accidents reported around school areas tended to be quite numerous. Commissioner Koch noted that the' FAA accident reports shows no more accidents involving schools than anywhere else. The media reports more of the school acidents. Commissioner Gerst asked how far the school wotld be from the airport boundaries r Mr. Honeycutt stated it was one mile. to be Commissioner Koch noted the Board of Supervisors would have to approve an ordinance for a disclosure measure. Chairperson Crotts stated the names of schools and streets would be aviation related names, so as to be ever mindful of the presence of aircraft in the area. 16 May 12, 1993 Commissioner Koch noted the noise attenuation features new construction, in connection with this North Chico Specific Plan, as well as the Georgie Bellin's deveopment in the north end of the airport area. I Mr. Honeycutt ask4f there was any communication from the Airport Land Use Commssion to the Board of Supervisors asking them to adopt or consider any of these measures. Staff noted there is a package in the County Counsels office to look at the possibility of an avigation easement on building permit requirements. Mr. Honeycutt also asked if there was - any consensus reached on the signage with the Chico Commission. Chairperson Crotts noted it was just brought up for consideration. Staff noted from the standpoint of.densities within overflight areas, we have certain uses that will be subject to ALUC review if they result in large concentrations of people underneath, and downwidn, and base legs or departure paths, or frequently used airport patterns. Threshold for review of large concentrations is on the order of 25 people per acre, for non residential uses, or more than four units per acre for residential uses. This is a common density goal within all the airports in the county except for Chico, and Chico uses the Compatible Land Use Zone concept ,Which does effect the 17 0 May 12, 1993 aforementioned, but didn't specifically state the density levels to be achieved, just types of uses. Commissioner Koch said Chico was probably extending the use of the same kind of zone, and updating the concept. This should be in the next phase, which isn't ready at this time. Commissioner Gerst asked if the school was one mile from the runway or a mile from the boundary? Mr: Honeycutt noted the school was one mile from the runway. Commissioner Gerst asked if the airport were to relocate the boundary with another runway. Commissioner Koch noted the only other runway was a small one. Mr. Honeycutt statedlhe airport traffic growth would have to be completely off the chart l to have the need for another runway. Commissioner Rossas asked about another warm-up area for the runway. Commissioner Koch stated a warm-up area would occur to the east of airport which is 18 D May 12, 1993 VJ airport property Which ultimately will be developeda an construction, rather than a safety issue. Commissioner Koch also noted the buffer is intended to allow the noise to go up, rather than out. Mr. Honeycutt noted the Village Core will tend to be constructed first, then the single family, then the jobs, then the multifamily. By the time any real population is in this area, the-structums will buffer the noise, just by the way the market place works. i At this time Mr. Honeycutt thanked the Commission for their time and asked 'if there was anymore comments. There were no more comments at this time. The Commission thanked him for coming. _ 3. Discussion - Draft Butte County General Plan Background Report. Staff noted Butte County was embarking on a new General Plan. He pointed out the Background Report and stated there were copies available in the Libraries, and also for 19 May 12, 1993 purchase at the Planning Department. Commissioner Lambert noted the last item on page 5-2Gleri ounty, short cut, and state route 32, and potential to increasetraffic volumes on SR 32 entering Chico, - Staff noted this section 5.8 was "Other Transportation Projects" and didn't have anything to do with the inventory of the airports within the County, but has to do with Highway 70, and Highway 99, and Highway 32, and not a factor that needs to be dealt with from . an Airport standpoint. issioner /I ambert asked if�this was in any way�connected with the route coming' on to/The Esplanade that comes down through ,the N Commissioner Koch had some corrections on page 5-20, under Chico Municipal Airport. This should read Cohasset Road, not Cohasset Lane. On the second paragraph of Chico Municipal Airport page 5-20, there should be one commuter airline. American Eagle is no longer in Chico. Daily direct flights are availabe to only San Francisco now San Jose, and Klamath Falls, Oregon are no longer available. (With 6 flights daily. Third paragraph of Chico Municipal Airport page 5-20 should read "An airport environs plan has been prepared, but no immediate improvements are planned. s Commissioner' be�rt also noted on page 5-21 first paragraph under Oroville Municipal Airport, it should read "Oro Dam Blvd." not Oroville Dam Road. 20 May 12, 1993 Staff noted the draft reports were out for comments. Commissioner Stevens wanted to bring up the fact that Chico Municipal Airport (-on-page- �=5-42J& has quite a bit of commercial, and flight instructions. 's -alo . 4. Review- Foothill Park Unit No. 8, Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report. n ofit, AL"4- Staff stated the/Planning 'Commission had discussed the project of the Foothill Park Unit, No. 8, a couple of times in the past. The proponant of the project has gone ahead with the project, through the City of Chico, and an Environmental Impact Report has been required. The phase now is to provide imput for that Environmental Impact Report. In the initial study the issues of noise and safety are covered. The City of Chico has copies of the minutes and discussions. oe Commissioner Koch asked = ifs we had given someone an informal direction that the f4 Lo -C_ Commission did not want to see the Foothill Park Unit No. 8 project developed? Staff noted yes, that it was premature until the Commission received the Environs Plan, and higher density development right off the end of the runway, and it's extension was probably not in the best interest of anyone. 21 May 12, 1993 Commissioner Lambert noted MI she specifically. wanted to talk about the 1 1/4 acre community park, with 144 single family residences, with 3+ people per unit, it comes out to 400+ people. Staff stated he was not clear as to who proposes the park, or whether it was in the clear zone. Commissioner Stevens seconded the same conerns aforementioned by Commissioner Lambert. Staff stated he would forward these comments also. Staff also stated since the Commission is commenting on environmental impact reports, and are concerned with safety regarding noise, location of park, and types of uses proposed, this is not the place to recommend, it will come up in later hearings. General concerns and comments at this point will suffice. The studies by the consultant will expand as appropriate, and "as is related to future constraints. Commissioner Stevens asked if we need to be more specific. Staff noted we had been 'more specific in the initial study. The Commission does need some expansion on the question of the park. However, the overall questions were stated 22 May 12, 1993 very well. Commissioner Rossas asked how the Commission can be more emphatic. Staff noted the Environmental Impact Report . was one of the steps in the process. Hopefully the City of Chico will reiterate our concerns. Commissioner Gerst stated this Foothill Park Unit 'No. 8 didn't seem to be in the best interst of the airport or anyone that will live there. Commissioner Rossas noted the only reason the. Foothill Park Unit No. 8 was being constructed was because it was there, and they got it cheap. Commissioner Koch sffed this was a chance for the Commission to comment, and should reiterate the. Commissions' concerns again for the record. Staff noted the Commission would . send comments, and past minutes containing comments to 5. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Commissioner Rossas stated he would report next month. 23 May 12, 1993 6. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Commissioner Koch noted there was not much to report. The consultant is working on the various aspects of it. The latest being the year 2010 noise assumptions, and are working with the community group SOS is reviewing, and considering their concerns.. Regarding the figures being use A soon as those are reviewed they will be in a report, which is about 97 % complete. � robably on the June or possibly the July Agenda. P � 7. Business from the floor Mr. John Papadakis of Chico in the County of Butte Mr. Papadakis stated what he heard today is quite disturbing to him, and feels the City of Chico should think quite seriously about whether the airport should exist or not. The City of Chico is considering projects that are encroaching very close to the safe operation of the airport. The project that was presented . in March was quite disturbing. A very AV - close look should be given ashether the City of Chico wants a first class airport, or whether the City of Chico wanted an airport to go the . way all other airports have been going in California. V. Correspondence 24 May 12, 1993 None VI. Announcements The next meeting will be June 9th, 1993. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M 5. 1 Status Reuort - Chairper on Ros s said the Fairy S, hrip could be a probes if declared an "endangered species", co ection with the moving of the Wetlands. If they adopt this at the meeting it %Vi11' get delayed. If on the other hand it doesn't get approved, and wait until the next meeting, then it will be approved. The Wetland will be moved from point A 25 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES - May 12, 1993 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)_ was called to order at 9:05. a.m. on May 12, 1993, in the Board of Supervisors' Room,_ County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, .Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Koch, Lambert, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas Absent: Commissioner Franklin Also Present: David Hironimus and SherryElgan, ALUC Staff 1 Q BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -March 10, 1993 - III APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 10, ,1993 Corrections to minutes of March 10, 1993 were noted by Chairperson Rossas. Commissioner -Lambert . noted changes to By -Laws, Article IV - Quorums,. Section I. The By -Laws were amended as part of the Minutes. IV. BUSINESS Election of Officers, 1993-1993 It was moved by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Stevens, and carried to approve Commissioner Crotts as the Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Gerst, Koch, Lambert, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas NOES: None 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMNIISSION N'QNUTES MAY 129 1993 ABSTAINED: Commissioner Crotts ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin It was -moved. by Commissioner Gerst, . seconded- by Commissioner. Stevens and carried to approve Commissioner Lambertas . Vice -Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. AYES: Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Koch, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas NOES:, None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Lambert ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin It was moved by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Gerst, and carried to approve Commissioner Stevens as 2nd Vice -Chairperson for the 1993-1994 fiscal year. AYES: Commissioner Crotts, . Gerst, Koch, Lambert, and Chairperson Rossas .3. .. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONIIVIISSION. N INUTFS MAY 12, 1993 k colors for specific areas.. 1 The area of the Specific Plan is bounded on 'the' east by the Airport _The—port-port -boundary on the south by Sycamore Creek, and two signifi t accrue elow that. The west boundary is the Esplanade and Highway 99, with Rock Creek on. the north. It comprises about 3750 acres, and is generally flat,'with non agricultural soils. There are 550 dwelling units there now. Part of the land use map of the Chico area, in yellow indicates single family homesites. Light green is the light agricultural uses , with Commercial uses along the Highway 99 corridor; and. the two levied creeks which were levied in the 1960's. Also a couple of other creeks which gave rise to the beginning of this program, Keefer Slough, and Rock, Creek. The creek problems in ' drainage gave rise to County Service Area 87, in the early 1980's, and that was formed for drainage maintenance. In commencing or designing the program, we suggested the County � use County Service Area 87 and expand the powers through Local Agency Formation Commission and use the CSA to fund the Specific :Plan. Then the property owners were. assessed within the planned' area, depending upon whether they had vacant land subject to great benefit • from the plan potentially, or whether they were existing residents, and , raised $275,000 to fund a full blown Specific Plan and an Environmental Impact Report for the whole area. The reason the Board took ibis action, was because there was and continues to be, a lot of development pressure, in ; that area. The subdivisions over the last 5 years have had a lot of parcel maps. In addition to those approved, there were 22 5 , BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 pending applications for parcel maps, rezones and various development application at that time. The Board recognized the problem, and came to Heritage Partners: The County had several times during the 80's attempted to either initiate a specific. plan or an area plan, to take a more regional look at the environmental effects without success. Environmental constraints tend to show up on the existing land use, which have not been developed to a high degree. Mostly because the soil will not support septic tanks, but does support alternative water treatment methods which are acceptable. A Golf Course Project with 200 lots surrounding it, was one of the 22 pending applications at the time this Project commenced, and was turned down by the Boar L-A waste water treatment design was proposed, and accepted by the Staff level analysis. One alternative of a long term view would be to develop with alternative treatment methods for wastewater. Specific areas tend to be better for septic tanks and have developed one acre plus lots along those lines. There are about 550 dwelling units within these specific areas now. Three of those applications were off the north end of the runway, having to do with lot splits. The drainage issues and the poor circulation have given rise to much of the controversy. Eaton Road is an east -west collector street, and three and a half miles away is Keefer Road. Along Highway 99 there is no east - west collector street in between. In commencing the program numerous meetings were held with the area residents going over their hopes for the area. The trade offs for schools and good roads were discussed. Policies were set forth dealing with residential, G7 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 commercial, circulation, park and open spaces, environmental protection, drainage, public facility improvements, and financing. C, A Specific Plan is a type of plan under State law that requires four things: Implement (y) 00 the General Plan with a more detailed look. To set land use for the area. To define the infrastructure needs for that land use. To put forth a financing program in order to build the infrastructure, to support that land use. The Plan is intended to come full circle and is intended to be good responsible planning that takes into account not only the land use, but the issues and requirements to properly support that land use and build the. community the way it should be built over time. At this point Mr. Honeycutt discussed the proposed policies relevant to the airport. He pointed to the "Proposed Policies of the North Chico Specific Plan", under General Policies, item Number 3 - Protect the longterm operation of the Chico Municipal Airport through the provision of compatible land uses and other measures, while minimizing the occurrence and severity of noise and safety issues. The idea is to absolutely not harm the long term viability of the airport in any way. Not ' only because of the transportation aspects, but. because of the economic aspects. The airport is a very critical industrial area for the Chico region. VA BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMSSION bIINUTES MAY 12, 1993 The central feature of the Plan is the "Village Core". The Village Core is an Urban level of development, sewer, city and county standards,, including a mixed use which would minimize air quality and traffic impacts, with' very close relationship with worksites. Having employment as well as housing. There is an issue of appropriateness of that kind of use and density with the airport. This will be discussed today. The school and neighborhood park is in green which is about 1 mile from the runway, and subject of five alternatives that were reviewed by both Chico Unified School District Site SelectionCommittee, and the Division of Aeronautics. Two were rejected which - T were northerly of this area, and approved o or three others which tended to be along Garner Road. The criteria was distance from the runway and the relative altitude' of overflight at that point. The single family residential tends to be about three or four units per acre. With the medium, higher level of density, small lots, are the more affordable housing. Then there are the multifamily lots. The business and professional areas which tend to be multiple types of uses, generally with a commercial theme right in the middle of the plaza. E BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 will be required in new construction where relevant. Mr. Honeycutt asked for feedback from the Commission on the matters of avigation easements, enhancement disclosures, and road signs. As they would require joint venturing with the cities airport commission. As these have to do with an airport information package and outreach meetings. The general knowledge of airports, and the tradeoffs are highly misunderstood. There should be outreach meetings either annually or biannually, giving the public a chance to talk about where the airport is developing, along with their comments. Lastly, one of the more important long term items to protect the airport is economic development. The more people understand, such as a constituency of job holders. dependant upon the airport. Commissioner Rossas asked "why" the Northwest Chico Specific Plan came about?) Mr.Honeycutt stated the reason the Northwest Chico Specific Plan began was because of the pressure for development occurring. The General Plan in this area is Agricultural Residential, and allows one acre lots. If nothing is done, the legislative body will turn down project after project over the years, and the landowners will be forced to leave 12 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 constraints that prohibit development. Between the two bands where they interface, is a band of typically rocky, not agricultural soils, that are gentle enough topography, that development can occur. Regardless of any specific project, we will see an increasing number of development proposals for this specific band of Butte County. This is where Chico tends to grow, not to the east or west, but to the north and south. There will be �(Z further Rancho Esquons, and Nance Canyons, and Niger Ran hes; and there will be further efforts to develop that land because, other than grazing, the only thing you can do with it is development. The airport is within the band. Secondly in the Chico urban area, if you look at a map .you look at all the vacant spaces, and think there are a lot of options. Having been involved in many of projects, I can tell you the Wetlands constraints, the Meadowfoam constraints, and the open space requirements, and the Blue Oak Woodlands, and on and on, there is far less development potential in those areas than it looks on the surface. There is, in my opinion, a- need for a long range view as to where Chico" s growth areas could best be. The idea that there are many other areas where growth can go is becoming increasingly inaccurate. Commissioner. Rossas said it was a poor statement on the part, of the Board of -. I Supervisors that we have to expose the Chico Airport, because they can not withstand the pressure that's put on them, that's essentially what you've said here. The. belt you are talking about goes all the way to Red Bluff on the north and Marysville on the south. Certainly it can have a holiday in it, right around. the Chico Airport,Lt�extends 50 14 f BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 or 60 miles. The village concept is a great concept, but not next to the airport. Mr. Honeycutt stated the Northwest Chico Specific Plan was weighing options, and achieving objectives that include protection of the airport. Mr. Honeycutt at this time stated he did not want, the Board of Supervisors labeled as advocating the plan. The plan is not yet formally before the Board of Supervisors. This is a product of the planning team, and consultants. Commissioner Koch asked Mr. Honeycutt where the impetus came for the inclusion of the high density residential of that area? Mr. Honeycutt stated other housing objectives, affordable housing, range of housing etc. It's entirely possible the higher residential areas could be shrunk without detracting or going below that threshold to make other things function correctly. One of the forces for any density, typically is the economic viability. Certainly this is the case here, where it is proposed to do it right, and doing it right is expensive. Whether or not the residential areas could be lowered, 'it would have to be looked at. Staff asked if this was the 1 acre subdivision, consistent in what is seen in other overflight areas? 15 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONIIVIISSION NQNUTFS MAY 12, 1993 Mr. Honeycutt stated yes, this was correct. Staff noted concerning the noise contours from the environs. plan the light aircraft pattern comes about at the one mile line and the heavier aircraft would be at a higher altitude. The light aircraft creates less noise impacts. Commissioner Koch noted according .to the noise contours, there is only a small area of. residential inside the '55 db line, the rest is outside that line, which is the farther line out. The airport protection measures will mitigate against complaints. Staff also noted. that the higher noise levels do not even get off the airport property. Mr. Honeycutt asked for . feedback, as to airport protection measures, and if there were any suggestions. Commissioner Koch stated that some of the protection measures had been talked about by the Airport Commission, as well as Staff in the past in Chico. The signage hasn't been a protection measure talked about, that is an interesting concept that should be helpful. 16 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT. LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 Commissioner Gerst asked how far the school would be from the airport boundaries? Mr. Honeycutt stated it was one mile. Commissioner Koch noted the Board of Supervisors would have to approve an ordinance for a disclosure measure. Chairperson Crotts stated the names of schools' and streets would be aviation related names, so as to be ever mindful of the presence of aircraft in the area. Commissioner Koch noted the noise attenuation features. in -new construction, in connection with this North Chico Specific Plan, as well as ,the Georgie Bellin's development in the north end of the airport area. Mr. Honeycutt asked if there was any communication from the Airport Land Use Commission to the Board of Supervisors asking them to adopt or consider any of these measures. Staff noted there is a package in the County CounseA office - to look at the possibility of an avigation easement on building permit, requirements. 18 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 Mr. Honeycutt noted the school was one mile from the runway. Commissioner Gerst askedA if the airport were to relocate the boundary with another runway.. Commissioner Koch noted the only other runway was a small one. Mr. Honeycutt stated the airport traffic growth would have to be completely off the chart to have the need for another runway. Commissioner Rossas asked about another warm-up area for the runway. Commissioner Koch stated a warm-up area would occur to the east of airport which is airport property, which ultimately will be developed as a construction issue, rather than a safety issue. Commissioner Koch also noted the buffer is intended to allow the noise to go up, rather than out. Mr. Honeycutt noted the Village Core will tend to be constructed first, then the single 20 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT • LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 5. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Commissioner Rossas stated he would report next month. 6. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise . Compatibility Program. Commissioner Koch noted there was not much to report. The consultant is worldng on the various aspects of it. The latest being the year 2010 noise assumptions, and- are worldng with the community group SOS is reviewing, and considering their concerns. Regarding the figures being used, as soon as those are reviewed they will be in a report, which is about 97% complete, probably on the June or possibly the July Agenda. 7. Business from the floor Mr. John Papadakis of Chico, in the County of Butte came to the podium. Mr. Papadakis stated what he heard today is quite disturbing to him, and feels the City of Chico should think quite seriously about whether the airport should exist or not. The City of Chico is considering projects that are encroaching very close to the safe operation 26 'BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 NOES: None ABSTAINED: Commissioner Stevens ABSENT: Commissioner Franklin The meeting ,was now. officially Chaired by Chairperson Crotts. 2. Discussion - Northwest Chico Specific Plan' Staff introduced Steve Honeycutt of Heritage Partners, a Planning and Consulting Firm in Chico. Mr. Honeycutt stated his firm was working for the County of Butte to devise a program, and head up a team of consultants drafting a specific plan for the area just westerly of the Chico Municipal Airport. Mr. Honeycutt noted his mission ,was a broader one, which will make some trade offs to protect the airport and provide for some development of the area. At this time he pointed out- his Exhibits, which were designated with different 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 colors for specific areas. The area of -the Specific Plan is bounded on the east by the Airport. The airport boundary on the south by Sycamore Creek, and two significant accrue below that. The west boundary is the Esplanade and Highway 99, with Rock Creek on -the - - north. It comprises about 3750. acres, and is generally flat, with non agricultural. soils: There _are 550 dwelling units there now. Part of the land use map of the Chico. area, in `yellow indicates single family homesites. Light green is the light agricultural uses with Commercial uses along the Highway 99 corridor, and the two * levied creeks which were levied in the 1960's. Also a: couple of other creeks which gave rise - to the beginning of this program, Keefer Slough, and Rock Creek. The creeks problems in drainage gave rise to County Service Area 87, in the early 1980's, and that was formed for drainage maintenance. In commencing or designing the program, we suggested the County use County Service Area 87 and expand the powers through Local Agency Formation Commission and use the CSA to fund the Specific Plan. Then the property owners were assessed within. the planned area, depending upon whether they` had vacant land subject to great benefit from the plan potentially, or whether they were existing residents, and raised $275,000 to fund a full blown Specific Plan and an Environmental Impact Report for the whole area. The reason the Board. took this action, was because. there was and continues to be, a lot of development pressure in that area. The subdivisions over the last 5 years have had a lot of parcel maps. In addition to those approved, there were 22 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 , pending applications - for parcel maps, rezones and, various development application at that time. The Board -recognized the problem, and came to Heritage . Partners. The County had several 'times during the 80's attempted to either initiate a specific plan or an area plan, to take a more regional look at the environmental effects without -success. Environmental" constraints tend to show up _on 'the existing -•land -use, which have not _ been. developed to a high degree. Mostly because the soil will riot support' septic tanks, but does support alternative water treatment ! methods which are acceptable. A Golf Course. Project with 200 lots surrounding it, was. one of the 22 pending applications at the time this Project commenced, and was turned down by the Board ., A waste water treatment design was . proposed,and accepted by the ; Staff level analysis. One alternative of -a long term view would be, to develop with alternative treatment methods foi wastewater. Specific areas tend - to be better for septic tanks, and have developed one acre plus lots along those- lines. There are about• 550 dwelling units within these specific areas now. Three of those,, applications were off the north end of the runway, having to do with lot splits. The . drainage issues and the poor circulation have given rise to much of the controversy. Eaton Road is an east -west collector street, and three and a half miles away is Keefer Road. Along Highway 99 there is" no east- . west collector street in between. In commencing the program numerous -meetings were, held with the area residents going over their. hopes for the area. The trade : offs for schools and good roads were discussed. Policies were set forth dealing with residential, 6 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 commercial, circulation,. park and open spaces, environmental protection, drainage, public facility improvements, and financing. A Specific Plan is a type of plan under State law that requires four things: Implement the General Plan with a more detailed look. To set land use for the area.. To define ' the infrastructure needs forthat land use. To put , forth a financing program in order to build the infrastructure, to support that land use. The Plan -is intended -to come full circle and is intended to be good responsible planning that takes into account not only the land , use, but the issues . and requirements to properly, support that land. use and build the community the way it should be built over time. At this `point Mr. Honeycutt discussed the proposed policies relevant to the airport. He pointed to the "Proposed. Policies of the North Chico Specific Plan", under General Policies, item Number ' 3 - Protect the longterm operation of the Chico Municipal Airport through the provision of ' compatible; land uses and other measures, while minimizing the occurrence and severity of noise and safety issues. The idea is to absolutely not harm the long term viability of the airport in any way. INot only because of the transportation aspects, but because of the economic aspects. The airportis a very critical industrial area' for, the Chico region. 7 ' e, f BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONIlVIISSION N.[NUTES MAY 12, 1993 Number 8 of 'the "Proposed Policies of the North, Chico Specific Plan", under General Policies is to identify opportunities to integrate economically beneficial activities such as the designation or improvements of industrial land or the removal of constraints to the development. of existing industrially -zoned land adjacent to the- plan area and westerly. of the airport. The airport area is now in the- city of Chico. Adjacent to the airport, 'and in the county it is zoned industrial. The proposed policy pertains to those areas. The plan itself is an administrative draft at this stage. The next stage will be the feedback stage. The next stage would be the draft plan in the public arena. Hearings are anticipated hopefully within a month or six weeks, to allow you some time to review the plan. Today is an informal. workshop introduction to the Plan. Mud Creek is not feasible for extensive improvements. There is not enough density for sewers for, the area, as well as many other reasons. The area along Highway 99 tends to be developed for transportation. corridor type of uses, commercial and industrial. The =area south of Sycamore Creek is basically residential, single family type of density with some medium density and higher density along Eaton. The area representing open space, and industrial, are largely wetland habitat, Butte County meadowfoam, a rare and endangered plant. In spite of the fact that there is a great amount of acreage there is a very.low relative use of that land. 8 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES, MAY 12, 1993 The central feature of the Plan is the "Village Core". The- Village Core is an Urban level of development, sewer, city and county standards, including a mixed use which would minimize air . quality and traffic impacts, with very close: relationship with worksites. Having employment , as well as housing. There is an issue of appropriateness of that kind of use and density with the airport. This will be discussed -today." The school and neighborhood park is in green which is about 1 mile from the runway, and subject of five alternatives that were reviewed by both Chico Unified School District Site Selection Committee, and the Division of Aeronautics. Two were rejected which were northerly of this area, and approved two or three others which tended to be along Garner Road. The criteria was distance from the runway and the relative altitude of overflight at that point. The single family residential tends to be about three or four units per acre. With the medium, higher level of density, small lots, are the more affordable housing. Then there are the multifamily lots. The business .and professional areas which tend to be multiple types of uses, generally with a commercial theme right in the middle of the plaza. 9 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 The objective is to buffer the airport operations with industrial sites, next business sites to step down and provide structures to mitigate against noise. Specific areas have been- deliberately designed with -very low densities, with Wetlands and Meadowfoams, also. partly .because of overflights, to reduce density. underneath.. Commissioner Koch asked Mr. Honeycutt to. describe the proposed and existing circulating plan. Mr. Honeycutt stated the goal was to open up the west side of the airport and to find a way to service the west side of the airport -to - highway 99, which is not easily accomplished. County, has approved, and constructed subdivisions in this area which block any interchange at Garner Lane. There are also a lot of .constraints showing up at Eaton Road, because of residential developments in that area.._ An area was looked for that. had good accessibility, across Garner Lane, which opens up and acts as a backbone road for this area, which crosses Mud Creek and enters into the Village Core which gives a good intersection, and opens up to service the industrial zone, then crosses Sycamore Creek and ties into Eaton Road at Godman. Then Eaton Road could function to disperse that traffic back to Highway 99 or back to Cohasset Road. Hicks Lane would be rerouted to take out the 90 degree turns, and to remove Hicks Lane from the airport runway protection zone. Removing 90 degree turns would be a safer route, encouraging 10 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 M traffic to use the new circulation route. Hicks Lane would continue to function for 10 or 15 years, halfway into the 30 year life of the plan. Hicks Lane should be capped, as it needs to be four lanes, and will be bypassed. The Financing Program is largely "pay as you go", rather than put assessments and burdens on lands that could sit fallow for decades. As the development is viable the development will pay its own way. Mr. Honeycutt asked if there were any "friendly" comments. Commissioner Lambert asked why the .higher density development was located nearest to the airport, and the one -acre development located farther away? Was this because of the soil? Mr. Honeycutt stated it was not the soil, it was to have an' urban core, that would be attractive and friendly. Unless several thousand people are approached, you would not get the feel of the "Village Core".- It is not a perfect plan. There are no noise impacts that are significant on a CNEL (community noise equivalent level) basis. There will be single events that will generate complaints. Avigation easements are required throughout the plan area. An enhanced disclosure would also be required, similar to agricultural uses. Road signage would be proposed along key routes. Also noise attenuation features BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION bIINUTES MAY 121 1993 will be required in new construction where relevant. Mr. Honeycutt asked -for feedback from the Commission. on the matters of avigation easements, enhancement disclosures, and road signs. As they.. would require joint venturing with the cities airport commission. As - these have to -do with an airport information package and outreach meetings. The general knowledge of airports, and . the tradeoffs are highly misunderstood. . There should be outreach meetings either annually or. biannually, giving the public a chance to talk about where the airport is developing, . along with their comments. Lastly, one of the more important long term items to protect the airport is economic development. The more people understand, such as a constituency of job holders dependant upon the airport. Commissioner Rossas asked "why" the Northwest Chico Specific Plan came about. Mr.Honeycutt stated the reason the Northwest Chico Specific Plan began was because of the pressure for development occurring. The General Plan in this area is Agricultural Residential, and allows. one acre lots. If nothing is done, the legislative body will turn down project after project over the years, and the landowners will be forced to leave 12 +,, fi •` t BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINT= ' MAY 121 1993 their property vacant. 1 Commissioner Rossas asked who Mr. Honeycutt represented. t Mr. Honeycutt stated' he represented the- County. of Butte. - f Commissioner Rossas said he was appalled at. the idea of the "Village". The light industrial park is fine. The residential, park, with` it's concentration of people is disturbing. Mr. Honeycutt stated that the Board of Supervisors did not charge Heritage Partners with ; the accelerating development of the area. But for more than a decade there has been , developments proposed in the : area of the northwest Chico area. This tended not to be large developments, a 200 lot subdivision was the largest proposed. Most were 10 and 20 units, and parcel splits. - This is what leads to a completely unplanned' community, with t inadequate infrastructures. This would be an alternative that would stand on it's own two r t feet, economically and socially and does what an area .-such as this should do. Mr. Honeycutt explained the two bands of constraints on either side of Chico, and F generally run through the County. The west. side .is agricultural soils that shouldn't be significantly developed. On the east side is foothills and topography and environmental . I . I C 13 1 I l I ' 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT j LAND USE COMMISSION NBNNUTTFS MAY 121 1993 r J constraints thatprohibit development. Between the two bands where they interface, is f a band of typically rocky, not agricultural soils,. that - are gentle enough topography, that ! development � can occur. Regardless of any, specific project, we will see an increasing number of development proposals for this specific band of Butte County. This is where } Chico tends to grow, not. to the east or west, but to the northand south. There will be further Rancho Esquons, and Nance Canyons, and McNight Ranches, and there will be further efforts to develop that land because,- other_ than grazing, the only thing you can do with it is development. The airport is within the band. Secondly in the Chico urban _ t area, if you look at a map .you look. at all. the vacant spaces, and think there are a lot of options. Having been involved in. many. of projects, I can tell you the Wetlands constraints, the Meadowfoam constraints, and the - open space requirements, and the Blue Oak; Woodlands, and on and, on, there` is far less development potential in those areas j than it looks on the surface. There is, in my opinion, a need for a long range view as E to where Chico's growth areas could best be. ,The idea that there are many other areas where growth can go is becoming increasingly inaccurate. Commissioner Rossas said it was a poor` statement on the part of the Board' of Supervisors that we have to expose the Chico Airport, because they can not withstand the pressure that's put on them, that's essentially what you've said here. The belt you, are talking about goes all the way to Red •' Bluff . on the north and Marysville on the south. Certainly it can have a holiday in it, right around the Chico. Airport, it extends 50 4 14 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 or. 60 miles. The village concept is a great concept, but not next to the airport. Mr. Honeycutt stated the ' Northwest ' Chico Specific Planwas weighing options, and - achieving objectives that include protection . , of the airport. , Mr. Honeycutt at this time stated he did, not want the .Board of Supervisors. labeled as. 'advocating the plan. The plan is not yet formally before the Board. of Supervisors. This is a product of the planning team, and consultants. Commissioner Koch asked . Mr. Honeycutt . where die. impetus came for the inclusion of the high density residential - of that area? b y Mr. Honeycutt stated other housing objectives, affordable housing, range of housing etc. It's entirely possible the -higher residential areas could be shrunk without detracting or going below- that threshold to make other things -function correctly. One of , the forces for any density, typically is'the economic viability. Certainly this . is the case here, where it. is proposed to do it right, and doing : it right is expensive. � Whether or not the residential areas could be lowered, it would. have to be looked at. Staff asked if this was the 1 acre subdivision, consistent in what is seen in other overflight areas? 15 1. - 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION 1�IINUTFS 1 ' . MAY 12, 1993 E Mr. Honeycutt stated yes, this was correct. , Staff noted concerning the noise contours from the environs plan the light aircraft pattern comes about at the one mile line and the heavier aircraft would be at a higher altitude. The light aircraft creates less noise impacts.' _ ` Commissioner Koch noted according to the' noise contours, there is only a small area- of residential inside the 55 db line, the rest is outside that line, which is the farther line out. The airport protection measures, will mitigate ` against complaints. Staff also noted that the higher noise levels do not even get off the airport property. Mr. Honeycutt asked for feedback, as to airport protection measures, and if there were any suggestions. Commissioner Koch stated that some of the protection measures had been talked about by the Airport Commission, as well as Staff, in the past in Chico. The signage hasn't been a protection measure talked about, that is an interesting concept that should be helpful. . 16, BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION bENUTES MAY 12, 1993 Mr. Honeycutt noted when a person is being shown around. by a Real Estate Broker, it will be difficult to say they didn't see the signs. Commissioner Rossas agreed with the aforementioned, and the "buyer should beware", however these complaints,. of not .-seeing the signs, will influence _the others, and the problems do exist. Commissioner Lambert asked if there was an alternative for, a school outside the 1 mile line zone? Mr. Honeycutt stated the key elements for keeping the elementary school adjacent with the park, the village core, the day care center, and the plaza, would create the elements of non vehicular land type uses. Which would discourage the automobiles, and encourage foot traffic. On balance this area selected is the best spot. Commissioner Rossas stated the numbers of aircraft. accidents reported around school areas tended to be quite numerous. Commissioner Koch noted that the FAA accident reports shows no more accidents involving schools than anywhere else. The media reports more of the school accidents. 17 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND ' USE COMMISSION NBNUMS MAY 12, 1993 Commissioner Gerst asked how far the school' would be from the airport boundaries? Mr. Honeycutt stated it was one mile. Commissioner Koch noted ' the Board . of Supervisors would have to approve . an ordinance for a disclosure measure. Chairperson Crotts stated the names of schools and streets would be aviation related names, so as to be ever mindful of the presence of aircraft in the area. Commissioner Koch noted the noise attenuation features in new construction, in connection with this North Chico Specific Plan, as well as the Georgie Bellin's development in - the north end of the ' airport area. Mr. Honeycutt asked if there was any communication from' the Airport Land Use Commission to the Board 'of Supervisors asking them, to adopt or consider any of these measures. 1 Staff noted there isa package in the County Counsels. office to look at the possibility of an avigation easementon building permit requirements. .BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 Mr. Honeycutt also asked if there was any consensus reached on the signage with the Chico Commission. Chairperson Crotts noted it was just brought up for consideration. Staff noted from the standpoint of densities within overflight areas, we have certain uses that will be subject to ALUC review if they result in large concentrations of people underneath, and downwind, and base legs or departure paths, or frequently used airport patterns. Threshold for review of large concentrations is on the order of 25 people per acre, for non residential uses, or more than four. -units per acre for residential uses. This is a common density goal within . all the airports in the county except for Chico, and Chico uses the Compatible Land Use Zone concept, which does effect the aforementioned, but didn't specifically state the density levels to be achieved just types of uses. Commissioner Koch said Chico. was probably extending the 'use of- the same kind of zone, and updating the concept.. This should be in the next phase, which isn't ready at this time. Commissioner Gerst asked if the school was one mile from the runway or a mile from the boundary? 19 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 121, 1993 Mr. Honeycutt noted the school was one mile from the runway. Commissioner Gerst asked if the airport were to relocate the boundary with another runway. Commissioner Koch noted the only other runway was a small one. Mr. Honeycutt stated the airport traffic growth would have to be completely off the chart to have the need for another runway. Commissioner Rossas asked about another warm-up area for the runway. Commissioner Koch stated a warm-up area would occur to the east of airport which is airport property, which ultimately will be developed as a construction issue, rather- than a safety -issue. Commissioner Koch also noted the buffer is intended to allow the noise to go up, rather than out. Mr. Honeycutt noted the Village Core will tend to be constructed first, then the single 20 BUTTE - COUNTY AIRPORT ..LAND USE COMMISSION NIMUTES MAY 12, 1993 family, then the jobs, then the ' multifamily: By the time any real population is in this area, the structures will buffer the noise, just by the way the market place -works. At this time Mr. Honeycutt thanked the Commission for their time and asked -if there was anymore comments. Mr. Honeycutt was requested to provide copies of the charts he exhibited, to each ALUC Commissioner. He stated he would do so. 1 There were no more comments at this time. The Commission thanked him for coming. 3. Discussion --Draft Butte County General Plan - Background Report. Staff noted Butte County was embarking on a new General. Plan. He pointed out the Background Report and stated there were copies available in the Libraries, and also for purchase at the Planning - Department. 21 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 Commissioner Lambert noted the last item on page 5-21 Glenn County, short cut, and state route 32, and potential to increase traffic volumes on SR 32 entering Chico Staff noted this section 5.8 was "Other Transportation Projects" . and . didn't have anything to do with the inventory of the airports within the County, but has to do with Highway 70, and Highway 99, and Highway 32, and not a factor that needs to be dealt with from an Airport standpoint. Commissioner Koch had some corrections on page 5-20, under Chico Municipal Airport. This should read Cohasset Road, not Cohasset Lane. On the ' second paragraph of Chico Municipal Airport page 5-20, there should be one commuter airline. American Eagle is no longer in Chico. Daily direct flights are available to only San Francisco now, with 6 flights daily. San Jose, and Klamath Falls, Oregon are no longer available. The third .paragraph of. Chico Municipal Airport page 5-20 should read "An airport environs plan. has been prepared, but no immediate improvements are _ planned. Commissioner Stevens also noted on page 5-21 first paragraph under Oroville Municipal Airport, it should read "Oro Dam Blvd" not Oroville Dam Road. Staff noted the draft reports were out for comments. 22 MA BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 129 1993 Commissioner Stevens wanted to bring up the fact that Chico Municipal Airport page 5- 20 has quite a bit of commercial, and flight instructions and should be included on page 5-20. 4. Review- Foothill Park Unit No. 8, Notice of Preparation of Environmental Impact Report. ' Staff stated the Chico City Planning Commission had discussed the project of the Foothill Park Unit No. 8, a couple of times in the past. The proponent of the project has gone ahead with the project, through the City of Chico, and an Environmental Impact Report has been required. The phase now is to provide input for that Environmental Impact Report. In the initial study the issues of noise and safety are covered. The City of Chico has 'copies of the minutes and discussions from ALUC. Commissioner. Koch .asked if we had given someone an informal direction that the ALUC Commission. did not want to see . the Foothill Park Unit No. 8 project developed? Staff noted yes, that it was premature until the Commission received the Environs Plan, and higher density development right off 'the end of the runway, and it's extension was probably not in the best interest of anyone. 23 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12, 1993 Commissioner Lambert noted she specifically wanted to talk about the 1 1/4 acre community park, with 144 single family residences, with 3+ people per unit, it comes out to 400+ people. Staff stated he was not clear as to who proposes the park, or whether it was in the clear zone. Commissioner Stevens seconded the same concerns aforementioned by Commissioner Lambert. Staff stated he would forward these comments also. Staff also stated since the Commission is commenting on environmental impact reports, and are concerned with safety . regarding noise, location of park, and types of uses proposed, this is not the place to recommend, it will come up in later hearings. General concerns and comments 'at this point will suffice. The studies by the consultant will = expand as appropriate, and as .is related to future constraints. Commissioner Stevens asked if we need to be more specific. Staff noted we had been more specific in the initial study. The Commission does need 24 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMUSSION MD1UTES MAY 12,1993-- some 2,1993--some expansion on the question of the park. However, the overall questions were stated 4 very well. Commissioner Rossas asked how the Commission can be more emphatic. Staff noted the Environmental Impact Report was one of the steps in the process: Hopefully the City of Chico ;will. reiterate.'- our concerns. Commissioner Gerst stated this Foothill Park Unit No. 8 didn't seem to be in the best interest of the airport or anyone that ; will live, there. Commissioner Rossas noted the only reason' the Foothill Park Unit No. 8 was being constructed was because it was there, and they got it cheap. Commissioner Koch .stated this was a chance for the Commission to comment, and should reiterate the .; Commissions' conceins again for the record. Staff noted the Commission would send comments, and past -minutes containing comments to the City of Chico. i 25 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION NHNUTES MAY 12; 1993 5. Status Report = Oroville Municipal; Airport Environs Plan text revision. Commissioner Rossas stated he would report next month.. .-6. Status Report - Chico Municipal. Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Commissioner Koch noted there was not much to report. The consultant is working on the various aspects of it. The latest being the year. 2010 noise assumptions, and are working with. the community group SOS is reviewing, and considering their concerns. Regarding the figures being used, . as soon as those are reviewed' they will be iii a report, which is about 97 % complete, probably on . the June or possibly the July Agenda. 7. Business from the floor } Mr. John Papadalds of Chico, in the County of Butte came to the podium. Mr. Papadalds stated what he heard today is quite disturbing to him, and feels the City of Chico should think quite seriously about. whether the airport should exist or not. The City of Chico is considering projects that are encroaching very close to the safe operation 26 BUTTE COUNTY. AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 129 1993 of the airport. • The Bellin project that was presented in March was quite disturbing. A very. close look should be given as to whether the City of Chico wants a - first class airport, or whether the City of Chico wanted, an airport to go the way all other airports have been. going in Califoriva. V. ' Correspondence - None VI. - Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VII. Announcements , The next meeting will be June 9th, 1993: - ADJOURNAIENT r There being no further. business, -the meeting was adjourned at .10:45 A.M. Signed: BRENDA CROTTS, Chairperson . 27 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMISSION bBNUTFS MAY 12, 1993 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONSUSSION b: wp50\aluc\maymin.93 28 r `S ' H • E' R R Y E ..L , G ' A` N 'SECRETARY ;1 oa - PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE-'OROVILLE. CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AGENDA March ' 10, 1993 $%T•:'.Cq.R`22•,t!Cc,CR^."..'.at.!'.p... Aim ...:3 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration 25 County Center Drive E Oroville, CA 95965 ; I. I Pledge of Allegiance II. V Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes of January 13, 1993. IV. " Business 1. Airport Estates Subdivision (R. & G Bellin) - Tentative Subdivision Map - A.P. 047-280-014, 015 & 020: Review for conformity with Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. 2. V Revision of Butte County -Airport Land Use'Commission Bylaws. 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. 5. V Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taldng Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) V. Correspondence VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for April ' 14, 1993. Inter -Departmental Memorandum To: Airport Land Use Commission ; From: David. Hironimus, Planning Department r Subject: Airport Estates Subdivision, AP'047-280-014,015 &020' Date: March 3, 1993 The above. referenced project has been referred to this Commission by the Butte County Department of Development 'services. for review. The project consists of the subdivision of three existing parcels into eleven new parcels of from 1.11 to 4.55 acres in size (Exhibit A). Parcels 1 through 5 are all over 4 acres and are located in an SR -3 (Suburban Residential - 3 acre parcels) zone and an Agricultural Residential'General Plan designation. Lots 6 through 11 are from 1.11 to 3.19' acres in size, are zoned L -I (Limited Industrial) and are in an Industrial General Plan designation. The project site is adjacent to the Chico City. Limits ant the airport and is located in an area subject to overflight by light aircraft (Exhibit B), noise from engine runups and noise from nearby industrial uses. The existing Airport Environs Plan shows the industrial lots subject to CNEL 60 to 65 noise levels while the residential lots are subject to CNEL 55 to 60 levels(Exhibit, C). The Compatible Land Use Zone designations III and V .indicate that residential uses should achieve an indoor CNEL 45 (Exhibit D). The recently completed Airport Noise Compatibility Plan indicates the`project is located outside the 1995/1996 forecast CNEL 55 contours (Exhibit E). The City of ' Chico has provided comments regarding both airport noise and industrial noise that willimp act the subject property (Exhibit F). The applicant has stated that the proposed use of the subdivision is single family residential and light industrial use with a single family residence 'for the owner (Exhibit G). This conforms to the zoning requirements for the . SR -3 and L -I zones (Exhibits H and I). Recommendation: Find the project in conformity' with the Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan only if the following notes are placed on the final map:.: 1. Any residence constructed on proposed lots 6 through 11 is to be secondary to an industrial use located on site. 2. 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CNEL 60-65 OUT OF CORRIDOR: Residences other than detached single family units require indoor CNEL 45 under CAC Title 25. Transient lodging required to achieve indoor CNEL 45 under CAC Title 25. No mobile home park development by Butte County/Chico City Ordinance.* Recommend noise control measures in building permit plan check.* Disclosure of aircraft noise environment via deed attachment and voluntary action of real estate board.* Publish map of record in recorders office to be addressed in Title Search. IV. CNEL 55-60 IN CORRIDOR: Recommend noise control measures in building permitplan check.* Disclosure of aircraft noise environment via deed.attachment and voluntary action of real estate board.* No mobile home park development by Butte County/Chico City Ordinance.* V. CNEL 55-60 OUT OF CORRIDOR: Mobile home park required to achieve indoor CNEL 45 by Butte County/ Chico City Ordinance..* *Recommended actions 8-8 j • _ i � / .. .. � . , Ali: • V, - 41, J, . 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Box 3420 INC 1872 00 Chico, CA 95927 (916)895-4800 ATSS 459-4800 D-90-1/Chrono County of Butte Department of Development Services Attention: Stuart Edell 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 MWO February 26, 1993 plenning ���� MAR a 2 1993 Orovllle, Calltornla Re: Airport Estates Subdivision (R. & G. Bellin) - Tentative Subdivision Map - A.P. No's 47-28-14, 15 & 20. Dear Mr. Edell: This letter is in response to your February 1, 1993 request for comments regarding the above referenced tentative subdivision, located adjacent to the north boundary of the Chico Municipal Airport. The City of Chico Airport Commission reviewed this matter at its February 23, 1993 meeting and expressed the following concerns regarding this subdivision: 1. Noise. This proposed subdivision is located in an area which is subject to aircraft engine noise exposure, including departing airborne aircraft and extended on -ground aircraft engine operation in connection with maintenance and.repair procedures. In this latter regard, itis not unusual for the Airport tenant located at the north end of the Airport to run very large engines at full power for two to three hours at a time, and for the airline operating at the Airport to rev up aircraft engines early in the morning in the "run up" area at the north end of the taxi -way. 2. Safety. Due to its proximity to the Airport operations area, the proposed subdivision could be subject to low-level aircraft. overflights, particularly on departure, which could create potential safety concerns in the event of an aircraft emergency. 3. Incompatibility with Airport Industrial Uses. The proposed subdivision is located immediately adjacent to and behind the very large Fleetwood Motor Home manufacturing facility located in the Airport Industrial Park, which operates on a 24-hour.per day basis, and which includes an engine shop on the north side of the property. The Commission felt that the proposed residential uses in the subdivision would be incompatible with thesg industrial uses. Ex N 1.8 r 7-- . F_ County of Butt` Department of Land Development Services Attention: Stuart Edell February 26, 1993 Page 2 'In addition to the above, the Commission recommended that this matter be referred to the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission for review as well since this proposed subdivision is located in an area under its jurisdiction. Thank you for your consideration of the Airport Commission's concerns and comments regarding this matter. Sincerely, ROBERT MONTGO Vice -Chair City of Chico Airport Commission. REK xc: CM info Planning Dir. Commission (5) Butte Co. ALUC SUBDIVIDER'S STATEMENT Name Robert & Georgie Bellin._ Project TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION AP # 47-28-14, 1.5 & 20 1. Existing use (s) of the land single family residence Date July 1992 2. Proposed use (s) of the land single family residential and light industrial use with a single family residence for the owner 3. Improvements proposed (See Ch. 20-21 County Code) 4. Public areas proposed N/A 5. Tree planting/or removal (approx. number) none 6. Preliminary copy of any condition, restrictive reservations or covenants existing or proposed shall be attached to this statement. attached none 7. State type of division, i.e., private road, urban rural, etc. private road LD 1040 Fx�3r> G. SECTION 24-163 SR -3 (a) Uses perm " ed• (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZON (1) One single-family dwelling per parcel, not including tents, trailers or mobile homes; (2) Accessory buildings pertinent to the permitted uses; (3) Agricultural uses, including the keeping of animals, subject to the animal maintenance requirements of Sections 24-35.1 through 24-35.3, inclusive, of this Code. (4) The minimum lot area per dwellingunit shall not be less than three (3) acres, the provisions of section 24-33 notwithstanding; (5) The minimum lot width shall not be less than one hundred thirty (130) feet, the provisions of section -24-33 notwithstanding. (b) Uses requiring use permits: The following uses are permitted subject to securing a use permit in each case: (3) Keeping and raising small animals for domestic use, including dogs, cats and household pets, poultry and other.birds,.bees, fish and frogs; (4) Keeping of animals, subject to the animal maintenance requirements of Sections 24-35.1 through 24-35.3, inclusive of this Code. (5) Prospecting, claiming, drilling, mining, excavating and dredging of mineral, hydrocarbon and geothermal resources, except as limited in paragraph (b) below; (6) Protection of land and forests from fire, erosion, floods, slides; quakes, insects, diseases and pollution, including arboretums and natural wilderness, experimental and study areas; (7) Display and sale of products of agricultural uses and home arts and crafts produced on the premises; (8) Accessory uses, improvements and structures customary and pertinent to permitted uses, except as limited in paragraph (b) below, including guest houses, barns, sheds, shops, garages and storage areas; Board of Supervisors Discussion Item 83-233: Uses permitted: Small hydro generating plants of 5 megawatts or less. (b) Uses requiring use permits: The following uses are permitted subject to first securing a use permit in each case: (1) Residential uses other than one single-family dwelling per parcel or one single-family dwelling per one acre for TM -1, including labor camps, commercial guest lodging, group quarters or dwelling units at greater densities; • (2) Commercial -wood processing plants; (3) Commercial kennels and animal hospitals; (4) Commercial livestock feed yards; (5) Animalroduct processing P P 4 (6) Mining, quarrying and excavating activities which might be objectionable by reason of noise. odor. smoke, dust, bright.light. service stations, drive-in restaurants and other uses which are of similar character; (8) Recycling facilities as per section 24-68. (c) Site requirements: The requirements of section 24-33 of this Code are modified in the following particulars for building sites in H-C,zones: (1) Lot width required: Minimum lot width shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet. The lot width requirements for residential dwellings shall conform to the requirements for any residential zone. (2) Side Yard requirements: None,.except when the side of a lot abuts upon the side of a lot in an R district, in which case the abutting side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet; and except where the side yard on the street side of a corner lot abuts on an R district, in which case the side yard on the street side shall be one-half the front yard required in such R districts. The side yard requirements for residential dwellings shall conform to the requirements for any residential zone.. (3) Rear vard requirements: Twelve (12) feet, or.five (5)'feet adjacent to any alley. SECTION 24-113.5 L -I (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL) ZONE (a) Uses ipermitted: (1) Storage and distribution of goods and materials, including .wholesaling, warehouses, moving services, vehicle storage, mini - storage, delivery services and similar uses, but not including storage of flammables, explosives or materials which create dust, odors or fumes; (2) Off-site construction and maintenance services, including building, electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, painting, landscaping, excavation and similar contractors and janitorial, fumigating, septic tank pumping, and similar services; (3) Assembly and light manufacturing uses which are not objectionable, obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission of noise, smoke, dust, odors, fumes, cinders, heat, bright lights, vibration, radiation, refuse matter or water -carried waste and which do not involve the handling of flammable, explosive or dangerous materials. Permitted uses include woodworking and cabinet shops; sheet metal work; printing, engraving and sign manufacture; and manufacture of clothing, handicrafts, tools, instruments, fixtures, parts and equipment from previously prepared materials; but do not include casting, milling, smelting, refining,.weaving, rebuilding, recycling, brewing, bottling, canning, tanning, rendering or any chemical processing; (4) Public uses and utilities, not including recreation facilities, disposal sites, sewage treatment and power plants; (5) Residence of caretaker or proprietor;_ (6) Advertising signs. 100 t - y . - y . BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES =March 10, 1993 - IV. BUSINESS 1. Airport Estates Subdivision (R. & G. Bellin) Tentative Subdivision Map - A.P. 047-280-014.015 & 020. Review for conformity with Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. Staff would like to insert into the record the Staff Memo dated March 3, 1993, that carries staff recommendations. He would like to add the third recommended condition that the applicant grant the City of Chico an Avigation Easement. Essentially this is an project that consists of an 11 lot subdivision, lots 1-5 are in an SR -3 zone, and the remainder of the parcels are in a light industrial zone, which .allows residential uses only in conjunction with.an industrial use on sight. One of the proposed conditions would demand clarification. A note would be placed on the map. Staff asked if there were any questions: Proponent: Cal Bachman, 3012 Esplanade, Chico,Ca., asked about the Staff Memo, and stated he did not get a copy. Staff noted it was only recently available. Mr. Bachman said the lower portion L -I, was intended for, people owning small manufacturing. He felt that was a good use of the property. Not a Mobile Home Park under the flight line, but the project was a method for people to have their home and still be near their manufacturing type business. The other portion, 5 lots across from the Ballpark, would make nice residential portions. Mrs. Bellin, the applicant said she had a map she wanted to hand out to the Commission. Many people don't understand what they . have , out there. The . piece of property was developed long before the Airport was developed.. The house that is there is 40 some years old, built by a gentleman that had a lumber, company. Mrs. Bellin stated they do drive in through the last road of the Airport, through the olive tree driveway to the most beautiful piece of property in the north Chico area, having magnificent oak trees and a stream. At night the Airport is deserted. The manufacturing companies are empty at night and on weekends. The property is beautiful which beautiful in that the creek runs through it. The parcels which face the Fleetwood side of the property, have one owner who is in the Landscape business and is also an Orchardist. He will be building his home, surrounded with trees, and an orchard. A second gentleman is a painting contractor, who will have his paint shop. This proposal 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONEMSSION MINUTES -March 10, 1993 - will be perfect with large parcels having homes and their small business also. The homes in the Hegan Ridge Estates, half million dollar properties off Keefer Road, are at the end of the runway. This proposal will be tucked off on the side, including the existing homes which have been there for years. When the airport is not operating at night, the baseball fields are alive with activities. Even though it is described as Airport property, it has its own little valley, and there is no Airport noise. Staff would like to add to the Findings, the history of the L -I and the SR zone. These were placed in the area in 1980 or 1981, right after the Airport Environs Plan was adopted and was a part of the North Chico Airport Rezone. The L -I zone was designed to act as a buffer north of the airport. Commissioner Lambert asked about the SR -3 zoning, and three of the parcels being 1 acre plus, and some being 4 acres plus. Does the Environmental Health Department have any problem with one acre parcels meeting the requirements in the type of soil on those three parcels? Staff did not have the Health Dept. findings on the subdivision as of yet. The Engineers are testing it. Parcels 1-5 are SR -3 zoning, and 6 through 11 are lite industrial. (L-1) Commissioner Koch said there ought to be a requirement added as a statement of acknowledgement of airport noise. As things develop over time, airport usage could increase. The draft noise contours . puts us outside the 55db contour. The County requires an agricultural statement of acknowledgement, we could do an Airport, noise statement of acknowledgement. Staff noted there are statements in the Environmental Documents about noise. The Board of Supervisors would need to approve an avigation easement. The Subdivision map would need to be approved by the Advisory Agency, and eventually go to the Board of Supervisors for a final allegation. Unless there is an appeal, it. would not normally go to them. County Counsel said there would have to be a Board directive to attach that kind of condition, since it's not really a condition that directly involves impacts caused by the project. That Ag statement was Board directed. The Board adopted an ordinance requiring it. Commissioner Koch noted avigation easements on the south end of the airport, but there are still people who say it is noisy and they did not know anything about the noise from the airport. Chairperson Rossas noted since this was a subdivision, there would be a public report for the state, and should take care of any concerns. 3 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMMSION MINUTES -March 10, 1993 - Commissioner Crotts asked if the County requires an avigation easement for a subdivision a map but not for individual parcels? Staff stated easements are , granted over all the parcels and get carried forward on the title reports on subsequent sales. Commissioner Gerst asked if the Environs Plan, dated 1975, or 1978, does compare with the one they are working with now? Commissioner Koch said the map, Exhibit E, shows where the proposed contours are going to be, unfortunately you can't utilize this because it hasn't been adopted. The final Environs Plan that replaces the officially adopted plan won't be before the, Airport Commission before April. So you can rely on this map officially until after the city adopts it, only then it can be adopted as the Environs Plan for the Airport. This could be May or June. Staff noted the policies listed in the existing plan mention interior noise levels of 55 db. The only thing the County has in it's codes for interior noise levels are for multi family dwellings. Therefore we want to apply the multi family ' noise standards to this area. . There are no standards for single family dwellings. Commissioner Koch asked if this was allowed to go forward now. Approval would find it in conformity with the conditions the Staff suggested. If the new Environs Plan is to be considered, then approval would be in June. Staff noted this was the opposite situation. With the .possibility there could arise conflict with the existing plan, and not the new one. These contours are based on testing done much more recently. The existing noise contours are inside even those on Exhibit E. Hard data collected; whether anyone adopts it or not, these contours exist as of the date of the test of the plan. The new map is a logical extension, and has been adopted, but this 95-96 enhanced forecast, is a worse care scenario. Tested contours we had in 1978, was collected when there was commercial jet traffic in and out of there on a full time basis. Chairperson Rossas asked for a motion. Commissioner Koch asked if Mr. Bachman or Mrs. Bellin had any problems with the Staff recommendations. It was noted they had no problems. Commissioner Koch moved for approval, subject to the conditions placed on them. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMUSSION NIINUTES -March 10, 1993 - Moved by Commissioner Koch and seconded by Commissioner Lambert. Ayes: Commissioners Crotts, Koch, Lambert and Chairperson Rossas Noes: Commissioner Gerst Abstain: None 2. Revision of Butte County uTort Land Use Commission Bylaws. -(CONT.) Commissioner Lambert noted Article 3, Section 2, Item 2,' -should delete "and Second Vice Chairperson". Also Article IV - Quorums, Section 1. Second sentence should read "The full membership of the Commission". Commissioner Gerst noted the word press should be changed to "media". Chairperson Rossas said Article III, Section 4, fifth paragraph should read "a Chair Pro Tem may be selected from the members present". Also Article III, Section 4, 3rd paragraph should read "meetings" instead of "conferences". Commissioner Koch noted "his" should be changed to "his/her". Seconded by Commissioner Crotts. Ayes: All Opposed: None Abstain: None 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COND41SSION NQNUTES -March 10, 1993 - 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Chairperson Rossas, referring to runway extension, said the Fairy Shrimp could be a problem if declared an "endangered species", in connection with the moving of the Wetlands. If the State adopts the endangerment at the project meeting, the project will be delayed. If on the other hand, we will wait until the next meeting, the Wetland may have to be moved from point A to point B. The money for the extension is there, and they are ready to go. The first half of the money was allocated such because of time constraints, before the rainy season. Chairperson Rossas asked if there was any comment on the Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan. Staff noted the Business Park designation will be in whenever the Zoning Ordinance is written. Chairperson Rossas said the current status was up in the air and depended on the, budget. The General Plan will run over the 180 days contracted. It doesn't look like there is any money for additions. There may be a 17% cut in personnel, and we hope the Sate Legislature sees things logically. Various other lobbies are more powerful than City and County lobbies. The State is pushing responsibility down to a county and city level. However, the Counsel took the most expensive bid with a vote of 6-1, and now the Plan is not finished, and the proposal is running out. It is agreed by everyone that the definition for the Airport Park is completely wrong. The definition would limit to offices, and included in that, is the "back office". These have a great concentration of people in small spaces or cubicles, about a yard square. This draft has caused many irate people in the city of, Oroville. Until this is clarified the city will have to go into a holding pattern. Chairperson Rossas asked if there were any questions. There were none. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and AiraortNoise BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONEMSSION MINUTES -March 10, 1993 - ' Compatibility Program. . Commissioner Koch stated the draft ' report for Staff review will be available the first 'of April. The earliest it will be to the Commission will bethe regular .quarterly meeting, the end of April. The city is required to have a Public Hearing at City level before it. is adopted. Staff said the County would need a copy of the environmental Notice of Determination. 5. Business from the floor. None V. Correspondence None VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees Commissioner Koch asked about the Conflict of Interest form to be filled out. Staff said they were being sent out this week. VII. • Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for April 14th, 1993 VIII. ADJOURNAIENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 A.M. Signed: JAMES. ROSSAS, Chairperson BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMN MSION AllNUTES -March 10, 1993 - /she b: wp50\aluc\mar-93. min 8 1 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USECOMMISSION AGENDA January 13, 1993 ???tin�:n:.n.n.n.�•..w .. .. in:S???\:.?????Chvf.Ki^n\\^:•?:QYin?C^?.v...,.?ti4.v.•?:4.v.•::.;.v..\...5.??::T:????:.,w.?:t^:t^?\Ym:^??????};?.vu:•???'t•:1}:^�\... w;T.:C:rv;•.:^KS:SSKn:4`:.^.::!S<^':ttt^:^?.::.wq:ttti•U???w. r.:^?CC TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes of December 9, 1992. IV. Business 1. Request Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) to include acquisition of land located in the clear zone(s) of Paradise Skypark airport' in the State Transportation Improvement Fund (STIP) pursuant to the provisions of Section 21602 of the Public Utilities Code as amended by Assembly Bill 2624. 2. Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws. 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. 5. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) V. Correspondence VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 1993. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT NOWTES - January 13, 1993 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on January 13, 1993, in the Board of Supervisors'- Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. L PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Franklin, Lambert, and Stevens and Chairperson Rossas Commissioner Koch Also Present: David Hironimus and Sherry Elgan, ALUC Staff M APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 9.1992 Corrections to minutes of December 9, 1992 were as .follows: Chairperson Rossas noted on the top of page 7 it was a consensus of the Commission to notify, and not a motion. Commissioner Lambert noted on page 4, third paragraph from bottom, that it should be Commissioner Lambert not Chairperson Lambert. Also Chairperson and Vice Chairperson should read "alternates could be elected to serve as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. And the next line should read Commissioner Koch, not Chairperson- Koch. On a motion made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by. Commissioner Lambert to approve December 9, 1992 minutes with corrections, by the following vote: AYES: Chairperson Rossas, Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Lambert and Stevens NOES: None Commissioner Franklin arrived at this time. 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - ABSENT: Commissioner Koch ABSTAIN: None ****************************** IV. BUSINESS 1. Butte County Association of Governments to include acquisition of land located in the clear zones of Paradise Skypark in the State Transportation Improvement Fund (STIP) pursuant to the provisions of Section 21602 of the Public Utilities Code as amended by Assembly Bill 2524. This item was tabled until Mr. Brown arrived. 2. Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws. Commissioner Lambert suggested we leave second Vice Chairperson, in Article III, Section I. Section I add criteria for choosing a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson and 2nd Vice Chairperson. 2. 2nd Vice Chairperson moves to first Vice Chairperson and new 2nd Vice Chairperson is selected. Going back to the way it was originally. Chairperson Rossas suggested adding an "s" to Vice Chairperson in the last sentence . Section 4. Commissioner Gerst, Commissioner Lambert, and Chairperson Rossas suggested on Section 6, it read "Alternate members appointed according to Public Utilities Code, may hold Chair only if they actively served as a voting member for at least I year. Commissioner Crotts asked if there shouldn't be a definition of "Alternates". Staff mentioned a reference to the Public Utilities Code, "alternates appointed pursuant to Public Utilities Code. Article V. Section 1. was to be changed to delete "in the Board of Supervisors' Room". Commissioner Crotts asked about Article VII, Section 2. Staff noted this should be at the bottom of the page. Staff said there wold be a corrected version of the Bylaws at the next meeting. *********************************** 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - 1 Request Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG (Cont.) Staff noted there were two airports that would qualify for funding under the new bill. At this time Mr. Jim Brown was introduced as the Transportation Planning Consultant. Mr. Brown said to include a project such as the Commission is discussing in the transportation improvement program, the project needs to be clearly identified, as to the scope of the project. An applicant agency needs to be identified, i.e. Butte County. Also the amount of funding required to complete the project. The source of the funding, including both state and local funds to match. The year anticipated for construction of the project, or acquisition of the land that was requested. The adopted transportation improvement program for Butte County, in terms of airport projects, only has projects listed on it that are .from the city of Oroville for the Oroville airport. The city of Chico for it's airport, has chosen not to pursue aviation funds thru the state of California, because of the nature of the funds, and the lack of funds on a regular basis. There is an adopted project list which would require Butte County advising Butte County Association of Governments they have a project that they would like included in the transportation improvement program. After the specifications are layed out, Butte County Association of Governments would approve that project. What is normally done in the plan, is to rank the projects in priority order. Where there are several types of road funding, there are different project lists, such as state local street and road system, etc. However, with new source of funds, a determination of whether this would be separate from the Oroville airport.needs to be determined before requesting action by Butte County Association of Governments. The people from the State want these applications for these projects to be received by about February 1st, or close to that date. Depending on the Board of Supervisors agreement to be an applicant agency, to identify the specifics of the project, the amount of funds required, and the source of the local matching funds this may or may not be an achievable deadline. Further discussion indicated there is a window for this current funding cycle of funds that are available for this new source of airport revenue for private airports. The next window for that is approximately 2 years from now and the funds for this cycle would be 93 - 94 fiscal year. The next cycle would be for 95-96 fiscal year. There is not a lot of money in this account, and it will be very competitive. Approximately $ 1 million will be available in each funding period, for these types of projects. With a maximum amount of $500,000 for these types of projects. The average of projects being funded is approximately $200,000. There may be five or six projects each cycle, and therefore might be approved. It was also indicated this legislation was also developed for a specific airport in the Los Angeles area. There is the availability to use local match , such as property owned by the jurisdiction. A specific piece of legislation was written for the benefit of a specific piece of property. There is an opportunity for other privately owned public use airports in the state to take advantage of that. But it will be a very competitive process. Also there will be ranking K 0 • BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - criteria, along with a lot of competition for the funds. Chairperson Rossas asked if this wasn't a list of just one? Mr. Brown said if there are ' two sources of funds, and they are run parallel to the State Highway system versus the local streets and road systems, you would have a list of one. If you merge this into the list of existing projects, ( 6 or 8 projects already on the list for the Oroville Airport). Chairperson Rossas said he did not see this as a problem. Oroville is dependant on Butte County Association of Governments. Staff stated there was another level of review to solve any potential conflicts. Chairperson Rossas said the city of Oroville's funding is mostly FAA, rather than the State. The Paradise Airport isn't in conflict with the Oroville Airport. Commissioner Lambert asked if we have priority of one that's interested, but there are two airports that would quality, the Ranchero and Paradise. Would these compete with the city of Oroville, city of Chico for the same funds? Mr. Brown said it was his understanding if parallels are run that might be the case, as one is publicly owned and one is private. Two lists would be logical. Those two would compete within Butte County, then those in turn would compete with other projects throughout the state. But private airports would not compete with the public. The condition in the legislation is, if you are successful in receiving these state funds, there is a 20 year commitment that it will stay in use, and if it is not in use at that point you would have to reimburse the state for the funds granted to you. Chairperson Rossas stated that even if you merge the Paradise airport into the other lists, the funds that have to go to a private airport, have to go down thru the list until you strike the first private airport. Commissioner Stevens asked what the next step would be? Mr. Brown said he felt a recommendation to the Board of Supervisor's would be the next step, to identify this as a project, identify the matching funds that are to be made available to implement this project. Then the Board of Supervisors has to request that Butte County Association of Governments put it on the list. Commissioner Stevens moved that the Board of Supervisors request that Butte County of Association of Governments add this project for the Paradise Airport to the list, and the Board of Supervisors work together with the airport owner to identify the limits the 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - project , the cost of the project, and the source of the funds that are going to be used to provide the matching funds. They then request that Butte County Association of Governments include this in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program. Commissioner Crotts seconded the motion. Ayes: Commissioner Crotts, Franklin, Gerst, Lambert, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas Noes: None Abstain: None ****************************************** 2. Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws.(CONT.) Chairperson Rossas stated in the Bylaws, Article 5, Section I. "in the Board of Supervisors' Room"; can create a problem. Staff said just deleting that portion of Article 5, Section I. and stating "held at County Center Drive, Oroville", would solve the problem. 33. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Staff noted the environmental report on the General Plan Amendment has been received and reviewed. No comments at this point. Chairperson Rossas said the City is so involved in the General Plan at this present time, and has finished all the hearings in the districts. Now will move to the Planning Commission level. More hearings will.be held there, then it will move to the Counsel level. It is expected to hit that level sometime in June or July.The park definition is still unclear, and needs a lot of work on it. The idea is fine, but needs a new designation as far as the city of Oroville is concerned. It should appear on the next Agenda. Oroville is in a tremendously tight situation. With all that is going on in the State Legislature, with regard to the State Budget there is no money at all to hire people. The other side of this, is with the Bond Issue, there are large amounts of money to use for capitol outlay. Which is just reverse of the normal. Consequently the next meeting coming up on Montgomery Street, and the Oroville Airport, there is $3.8 million which is half of the grant and is enough to move 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - all the earth, which is the ' first phase, plus several other items. There is also money coming from property acquisition. City funds are used to get the property, then FAA is applied to for reimbursement, and 90% comes back -which is used for the airport. This will take care of the 10% which is used to match on the big grants. The airport project seems to be going unless the State stops it. Staff should prepare everything by -July 1st. Engineering firms will have to be hired from outside, instead of in-house. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Staff said Commissioner Crotts will bring us up to date as to what is happening in Chico. Commissioner Crotts reported the Airport Noise Compatibility Program report is completed and the Final Report is out. Staff asked if the County was to receive copies? Commissioner Crotts noted all Commissioners would receive a copy. 5. Business from the floor. None V. Correspondence None VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees None VII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 1993 VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 A.M. 6 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - Signed: JAMES ROSSAS, Chairperson BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /she b: wp50\aluc\j an -93 . min BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at' 9:03 a.m. on December 9, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Koch, Lambert, Stevens and. Chairperson Rossas Absent: Commissioners Franklin, Crotts and Geist Also Present: David Hirommus, Jackie O'Brien and Sherry Elgan, ALUC Staff III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 18, 1992 Corrections to minutes of November 18, 1992 were handed to the secretary.. Commissioner Koch said in the Cliff Johnson's discussion, Mr. Coats should be changed to " Doctor Coats". He said. on ' page 7, of above, the Planning process should read " T BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES - January 13, 1993 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on January 13, 1993, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Franklin, Lambert,and Stevens and Chairperson Rossas Absent: Commissioner Koch Also Present: David Hironimus and Sherry Elgan, ALUC Staff III APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 9,1992 Corrections to minutes of December 9, 1992 were as follows: Chairperson Rossas noted on the top of page 7 it was a consensus of the Commission to'notify, and not a motion. Commissioner Lambert noted on page 4, third paragraph from bottom, that it should be Commissioner Lambert not Chairperson Lambert. Also Chairperson and Vice Chairperson should read "alternates could be elected to serve as Chairperson and`Vice Chairperson. And the next line should read Commissioner Koch, not Chairperson Koch. On a motion made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Lambert to approve December 9, 1992 minutes with corrections, by the following vote: AYES: Chairperson Rossas, Commissioners Crotts, Gerst, Lambert and Stevens NOES: None 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - Commissioner Franklin arrived at this time. ABSENT: Commissioner Koch ABSTAIN: None IV. BUSINESS 1. Butte County Association of Governments to include acquisition of land located in the clear zones of Paradise Skypark in the State Transportation Improvement Fund (STIP) pursuant to the provisions of Section 21602 of the Public Utilities Code as amended by Assembly Bill 2524. This item was tabled until Mr. Brown arrived. 2. Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws. Commissioner Lambert suggested we leave second Vice Chairperson, in Article III, Section I. Section I add criteria for choosing a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson and 2nd Vice Chairperson. 2. 2nd Vice Chairperson moves to first Vice Chairperson and new 2nd Vice Chairperson is selected. Going back to the way it was originally. Chairperson Rossas suggested adding an "s" to Vice Chairperson in the last sentence Section 4. Commissioner Gerst, Commissioner Lambert, and Chairperson Rossas suggested on Section 6, it read."Alternate members appointed according to Public Utilities Code, may hold Chair only if they actively served as a voting member for at least 1 year. Commissioner Crotts asked if there shouldn't be a definition of "Alternates". Staff mentioned a reference to the Public Utilities Code, "alternates appointed pursuant to Public Utilities Code. Article V. Section 1. was to be changed to delete "in.the`Board of Supervisors' Room". Commissioner Crotts asked about Article VII, Section 2. Staff noted this should be at the bottom of the page. N • 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - Staff said there wold be a corrected version of the Bylaws at the next meeting. *********************************** 1. Request Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG)(Cont.) Staff noted there were two airports that would qualify for funding under the new bill. At this time Mr. Jim Brown was introduced as the Transportation Planning Consultant. Mr. Brown said to include a project such as the Commission is discussing in the transportation improvement program, the project needs to be clearly identified, as to the scope of the project. An applicant agency needs to be identified, i.e. Butte County. Also the amount of funding required to complete the project. The source of the funding, including both state and local funds to match. The year anticipated for construction of the project, or acquisition of the land that was requested. The adopted transportation improvement program for Butte County, in terms of airport projects, only has projects listed on it that are from the city of Oroville for the Oroville airport. The city of Chico for it's airport, has chosen not to pursue aviation funds thru the state of California, because of the nature of the funds, and the lack of funds on a regular basis. There is an adopted project list which would require Butte County advising Butte County Association of Governments they have a project that they would like included in the transportation improvement program. After the specifications are layed out, Butte County Association of Governments would approve that project. What is normally done in the plan, is to rank the projects in priority order. Where there are several types of road funding, there are different project lists, such as state local street and road system, etc. However, with new source of funds, a determination of whether this would be separate from the Oroville airport.needs to be determined before requesting action by Butte County Association of Governments. The people from the State want these applications for these projects to be received by about February 1st, or close to that date. Depending on the Board of Supervisors agreement to be an applicant agency, to identify the specifics of the project, the amount of funds required, and the source of the local matching funds this may or may not be an achievable deadline. Further discussion indicated there is a window for this current funding cycle of funds that are .available for this new source of airport revenue for private airports. The next window for that is approximately 2 years from now and the funds for this cycle would be 93 - 94 fiscal year. The next cycle would be for 95-96 fiscal year. There is not 'a lot of money in this 3 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - account, and it will be very competitive. Approximately $ 1 million will be available in each funding period, for these types of projects. With a maximum amount of $500,000 for these types of projects. The average of projects being funded is approximately $200,000. There may be five or six projects each cycle, and therefore might be approved. It was also indicated this legislation was also developed for a specific airport in the Los Angeles area. There is the availability to use local match , such as property owned by the jurisdiction. A specific piece of legislation was written for the benefit of a specific piece of property. There is an opportunity for other privately owned public use airports in the state to take advantage of that. But it will be a very competitive process. Also there will be ranking criteria, along with a lot of competition for the funds. Chairperson Rossas asked if this wasn't a list of just one? Mr. Brown said if there are two sources of funds, and they are run parallel to the State Highway system versus the local streets and road systems, you would have a list of one. If you merge this into the list of existing projects, ( 6 or 8 projects already on the list for the Oroville Airport). Chairperson Rossas said he did not see this as a problem. Oroville is dependant on Butte County Association of Governments. Staff stated there was another level of review to .solve any potential conflicts. Chairperson Rossas said the city of Oroville's funding is mostly FAA, rather than the State. The Paradise Airport isn't in conflict with the Oroville Airport. Commissioner Lambert asked if we have priority of one that's interested, but there are two airports that would quality, the Ranchero and Paradise. Would these compete with the city of Oroville, city of Chico for the same funds? Mr. Brown said it was his understanding if parallels are run that might be the case, as one is publicly owned and one is private. Two lists would be logical. Those two would compete within Butte County, then those in turn would compete with other projects throughout the state. But private airports would not compete with the public. The condition in the legislation is, if you are successful in receiving these state funds, there is a 20 year commitment that it will stay in use, and if it is not in use at that point you would have to reimburse the state for the funds granted to you. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - Chairperson Rossas stated that even if you merge the Paradise airport into the other lists, the funds that have to go to a private airport, have to go down thru the list until you strike the first private airport. Commissioner Stevens asked what the next step would be? Mr. Brown said he felt a recommendation to the Board of Supervisor's would be the next step, to identify this as a project, identify the matching funds that are to be made available to implement this project. Then the Board of Supervisors has to request that Butte County Association of Governments put it on the list. Commissioner Stevens moved that the Board of Supervisors request that Butte County of Association of Governments add this project for the Paradise Airport to the list, and the Board of Supervisors work together with the airport owner to identify the limits the project , the cost of the project, and the source of the funds that are going to be used to provide the matching funds. They then request that Butte County Association of Governments include this in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program. Commissioner Crotts seconded the motion. Ayes: Commissioner Crotts, Franklin, Gerst, Lambert, Stevens, and Chairperson Rossas Noes: None Abstain: None ****************************************** 2. Revision of Butte County Airport. Land Use Commission Bylaws.(CONT.) Chairperson Rossas stated in the Bylaws, Article 5; Section I. "in the Board of Supervisors' Room", can create a problem. Staff said just deleting that portion of Article 5, Section I. and stating "held at County Center Drive, Oroville", would solve the problem. 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - Staff noted the environmental report on the General Plan Amendment has been received and reviewed. No comments at this point. _ Chairperson Rossas said the City is so involved in the General Plan at this present time, and has finished all the hearings in the districts. Now will move to the Planning Commission level. More hearings will be held there, then it will move to the Counsel level. It is expected to hit that level sometime in June or July.The park definition is still unclear, and needs a lot of work on it. The idea is fine, but needs a new designation as far as the city of Oroville is concerned. It should appear on the next Agenda. Oroville is in a tremendously tight situation. With all that is going on in the State Legislature, with regard to the State Budget there is no money at all to hire people. The other side of this, is with the Bond Issue, there are large amounts of money to use for capitol outlay. Which is just reverse of the normal. Consequently the next meeting coming up on Montgomery Street, and the Oroville Airport, there is $3.8 million which is half of the grant and is enough to move all the earth, which is the first phase, plus several other items. There is also money coming from property acquisition. City funds are used to get the property, then FAA is applied to for reimbursement, and 90% comes back which is used for the airport. This will take care of the 10% which is used to match on the big grants. The airport project seems to be going unless the State stops it. Staff should prepare everything by July 1st. Engineering firms will have to be hired from outside, instead of in-house. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Staff said Commissioner Crotts will bring us up to date as to what is happening in Chico. Commissioner Crotts reported the Airport Noise Compatibility Program report is completed and the Final Report is out. Staff asked if the County was to receive copies? Commissioner Crotts noted all Commissioners would receive a copy. S. Business from the floor. C1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES -January 13, 1993 - None V. Correspondence None VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees None VII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 1993 VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 A.M. Signed: JAMES ROSSAS, Chairperson BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND -USE COMMISSION /she b:wp50\aluc\jan-93.min 7 PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 L ✓ Pledge of Allegiance H. Roll Call III. j Approval of Minutes of October 14, 1992 and November,1992. 7 IV. j Consent Agenda V. Business 1. Discussion - Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws. 2. Discussion - Public notification of referrals from other agencies and procedure for approval of minutes. 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs and Noise Compatibility Program. 5. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not 4isted on the agenda.) VI. Correspondence VII. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VIII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 1993. 1-z C...PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 L ✓ Pledge of Allegiance H. Roll Call III. j Approval of Minutes of October 14, 1992 and November,1992. 7 IV. j Consent Agenda V. Business 1. Discussion - Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws. 2. Discussion - Public notification of referrals from other agencies and procedure for approval of minutes. 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs and Noise Compatibility Program. 5. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not 4isted on the agenda.) VI. Correspondence VII. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VIII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 1993. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES -December 9, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:03 a.m. on December 9, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioners Koch, Lambert, Stevens and Chairperson Rossas Commissioners Franklin, Crotts and Gerst Also Present: David Hironimus, Jackie O'Brien and Sherry Elgan, ALUC Staff ************************************** III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 18, 1992 Corrections to minutes of November 18, 1992 were handed to the secretary. Commissioner Koch said in the Cliff Johnson's discussion, Mr. Coats ' should be changed to " Doctor Coats". He said on page 7, of above, the Planning process should read " The Planning Department Code Enforcement process; page 8, the first line should read " the Commission should not talk with staff." Page 9 no corrections, but should be noted under "Correspondence" to agendize this particular item. On a motion made by Commissioner Koch and seconded by Commissioner Lambert, to approve November 18, 1992 minutes with corrections, by the following vote: AYES: Chairperson Rossas, Commissioners Koch, Lambert and Stevens NOES: No one ABSENT: Commissioners Franklin, Gerst and Crotts . ABSTAIN: None ****************************** 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMIVIISSION MINUTES December' 9, 1992 - OCTOBER 14, 1992 Commissioner Lambert noted. she had a few changes on pages 5 & 6 and had given them to the secretary. On a motion made by Commissioner Koch,, seconded by Commissioner Lambert,. and ; unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 14, 1992, as corrected, by the following vote: AYES: Chairperson Rossas, Commissioners Koch, Lambert, and Stevens NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Franklin, Gerst and Crotts ABSTAIN: None ****************************** Commissioner Gerst arrived at this time. ****************************** IV. CONSENT AGENDA None V. BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws: Chairperson Rossas noted Article III, Section 4, 2nd paragraph .should read "It shall. be the duty of the Vice Chairperson to assist the Chairperson On the next page article V, Section 2, the word reconvenes is spelled incorrectly and should be " reconvene". Section 3, second line, should be "to the press" and the next line should be "Chairperson" instead of " Chairperson". The last line should be "meeting" not meetings. 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - Commissioner Lambert noted in Article III, Section 1 noted officers shall consist of a Chairperson, first Vice Chairperson, and a second Vice Chairperson. Section 2 doesn't deal with the second Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Koch suggested deleting the second Vice Chairperson and adding a statement that says "In absence of the Chair and the first Vice Chair, the Chair Pro tem will be appointed from the members in attendance at that meeting only". On Section 1 , delete "and second Vice Chairperson", and the word "fust Vice Chairperson", "officers will consist of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson Include in the absence of the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, a Chair Pro Tem will be appointed or elected from those in attendance. Staff suggested it come after the duties in Section 4. Commissioner Koch suggested a redraft on January 13, 1993. He asked why the By - Laws referred to a Treasurer? Staff has been handling what little money ALUC has. Commissioner Koch suggested on Article VI, Amendments - to try to get proposed amendments to the Commission in advance, too structured. Staff noted changes or amendments to the By -Laws would have to be on an agenda. Staff said under the Brown Act it would have to have to be on the agenda in order to repeal or amend them. Possibly just adding the phrase " By a vote of a majority of the members of said Commission after written notification". Commissioner Koch had a question on the word "said",does this mean the entire commission or the quorum? Chairperson Rossas suggested the word "said" be eliminated. Commissioner Koch questioned as to whether the By -Laws should be held to a higher standard? Should it be the majority of the entire group instead of 3 or 4 who happened to be at the meeting. Chairperson Rossas said it would appear to be left as a majority of the members of the Commission. He said that would be 4 members. 3 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - Commissioner Lambert agreed. Chairperson kossas noted the State laws that supersede these, and in cases of vacancies business can be transacted with three. This should come under the same State law. Staff mentioned the majority of members could be three, and needed a way.to differentiate people appointed and sitting holding a position versus the number of slots available, which would always have to have four. Staff said if a couple of seats were vacant, then it would be a situation that it read three might be appropriate. Commissioner Koch suggested just putting " by a vote of at least four members of the Commission". Commissioner Stevens said on Article 7, second paragraph, County of Butte should be capitalized. Commissioner Koch noted the last two paragraphs on Article 7, does not belong there, and should be put at the end of the document, they are not rules. Commissioner Lambert asked if alternates could be elected to serve as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson? Commissioner Koch suggested alternates having a right to sit and vote, in place of the absent member. Chairperson Rossas said an alternate has to be on the Commission for a year. Staff noted several different situations where the alternate sat on a permanent basis, and alternates who only showed up occasionally. Staff suggested we leave the alternate an out and may step down from the duties of the officer if they so wish. Commissioner Koch said there was confusion as to who does what. Even if we are only advisory it still makes sense for everyone to know their responsibilities. Chairperson Rossas said the chair and the Pro tem have to be elected. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - Staff said if they have a permanent alternate, then they can be elected if they wish. Commissioner Lambert asked if the alternates could be elected to serve as chairperson, vice person? Commissioner Koch said duly appointed officers may vote on behalf of the members who are absent, or who they represent. He said alternates should be under a separate Section. Commissioner Gerst asked if the alternate could only serve for one member? Staff noted under the Public Utilities Code, each member shall appoint one proxy to represent him in Commission affairs and shall vote all matters when the member is not in attendance. The Proxy shall be designated and sign a written statement which will be kept on file. The vacancy proxy shall be filled promptly by the appointment of a new Proxy, so it goes with each individual Commissioner. Commissioner Gerst wanted to know what would keep a member from appointing an alternate and another member from appointing the same alternate. Chairperson Rossas said it would be terrible if the alternate was the chairperson's alternate, then there would be no continuity whatsoever. Actually that person should be provincial and representing the Agency that made the appointment. Commissioner Koch noted there could be two opposing points of view. Staff noted the legislation talks about each Commissioner appointing an individual as his proxy. That would water down your pool of alternates. If several members were absent and the one alternate were sitting in one of those spots, you would need another alternate to get a quorum. Staff said he would prepare a draft of the Bylaws for the next Agenda and the Commission could either adopt them or fine tune them for the next month. 2 Discussions - Public notification of referrals from other agencies and procedure for. approval of minutes. Staff noted that the ALUC acts in .an advisory capacity for other agencies. When we have a project being reviewed in the safety area of the airport, does ALUC want to W1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMIVIISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - notify the applicant, or does ALUC want to publish and make a public hearing out of it. There is no direction in State Law as to requirements for public meetings. It might be nice to have the proponent here to speak and answer questions. On the other hand at other advisory groups like this, the proponent is not generally present, such as the Water Quality Control Board. The other matter is the procedure of the correction of the minutes. Chairperson Rossas asked what the distance is that the Planning Department uses for notification? Staff said Planning Commission notices property within 300 feet of the project or 10 owners as required by State law. Chairperson Rossas said there could be a variety of things happening when there are just a few people within 300 feet. Or if there were hundreds of people. Staff said if there were this many, we would have to start collecting fees. Commissioner Koch said the applicant should be notified. Everyone else does not need to be notified. Commissioner Lambert agreed the applicant should be notified. She said if there was opposition, the applicant would be aware and could show up. Commissioner Koch noted that their opposition would be more appropriately directed to the body that they were sending their advisory to. The door would not be shut on their opportunity. It would be looked at in a very narrow focus whether it would fit in an Environs Plan and they would not make the final decision. Chairperson Rossas asked if the statement would be that the proponent would be advised. Commissioner Koch said his recommendation would be for ALUC to give it's comments based on what they have. Commissioner Lambert asked how the other gentlemen in opposition to previous projects became aware of the hearings? Commissioner Koch noted that the gentlemen came to the meetings because he saw the agendas published by the . news media. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - Chairperson Rossas stated no problems in notifying the proponents, just the opponents. The Bylaws state they are advising. Commissioner Koch said if they aren't the body taking the final action, there is no need for notices, and the press will publish the agendas. Commissioner Stevens asked if we notify the applicant? Staff noted that they do, one just slipped thru as in Mr. Simms case. Chairperson Rossas said they could just notify the referring agency, and leave it to them as to the responsibility of notifying the proponent. Staff suggested we notify the referring agency when the meeting is going to be, and sending a copy to the project proponent, notifying the agency and sending_ a copy to the proponent. Chairperson Rossas said it was the consensus of the Commission to notify the referring agency with a copy to be sent to the project proponent. 2. Discussion Procedure for approval of minutes Commissioner Koch and Lambert felt most comfortable going over the minutes in the meeting. Chairperson Rossas stated there was consensus the minutes be corrected at the next meeting. 3. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Staff said there was nothing new to report. Chairperson Rossas said they are still debating the 25 persons/acre versus the number of square feet of coverage for particular uses. The Planning Department seems to say that it's much easier to administer the Code as does the Enforcement Department: is very difficult to police standard 25 people per acre. This is the standard way of doing it. 7 E BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - • Staff said he had prepared a spread sheet using some of the occupancy load factors form the Uniform Building Code, and translated it into the 25 people per acre format. Chairperson Rossas said this should be done at Staff level, the hearings have just been finished and it will be coming before the Planning Commission. In the area of the Oroville Airport they have come out with a new zone. It has wording exactly how they want it handled. They realize there are to be 25 people per acre. How it will be worded and policed is the problem. The Oroville Airport has just received a $3.8 million grant this year from the FAA on the runway project. He said the airport will receive an additional amount to finish the runway. They will also plane off the area for the new T hanger, between runways on the road side and will begin to move all the facilities over to the new area. It can't be done with Federal funds, but the ground preparation can be. Now the bad part is, the wetlands are involved. They still have to do some more on the Meadowfoam. Even tho they are sure there are none there, they still have to go and look around. The Wetlands problem is not in the runway per se, but in other related areas. So they had a meeting with the Army Corp of Engineering and the appropriate environmental groups, and all the other people involved. In this project the Army Corp of Engineers is the lead agency, and they have come up with ideas of creating wetlands in lieu of wetlands. Presumably this will get worked out around June or July of this year. We are in hopes we can come out with a contract to move dirt this summer at least. The group that met consisted of 6 agencies. They are in the stage where they have completed their original statements, and all their basic thoughts. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs and Noise Compatibility Program Commissioner Koch noted the final report would be finished in January 1993, and believes this is still the case. The first report is completed and is ready to be mailed. This is an interim document, and would like to know the ALUC process to develop the final Environs plan. Does this body have to approve or accept it. Staff stated at the present time ALUC was using the Airport Environs Plan that was done by the City in a similar manner as this, as the Airport Land Use Plan. They will continue using that until they can adopt something else or modify it accordingly. Timing might be a factor, but if ALUC finds in the preliminary plans there are significant health and safety concerns, they may want to adopt all or parts of that new plan on an interim basis. All indications are that the impacts are less than those expected in the original plan. After the final plan is adopted by the City, the ALUC would hold a Public Hearing to adopt the City plan as an Airport Land Use plan. u BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - • Commissioner Koch asked if in terms of the interim plan, would a copy be sent over for information. Assuming a duplicate copy would not be sent out to everybody. Staff confirmed a copy would be not be sent over at this point. Commissioner Koch noted a copy would be looked at again at the final stage. 5. Business from the floor - Vincent F. Phelan of 3010 North Avenue, Chico, had a question for consideration by ALUC for avigation considerations related to the 3,000 acres west of the Chico_ Municipal Airport, between Sycamore and Rock Creeks, and on West 99, and east to Hicks Lane. Staff noted this lies within the CSA 87. He said the County is working on a specific plan for that area. Staff has talked to the consultant who is working with the Planning Department. , The project is still progressing, but is not into the Public Hearing status yet. The environmental documents are a part of it, and as soon as a draft is available, staff will look at it from the standpoint of the airport. Chairperson Rossas asked if Mr. Papadakis had anything to say. Mr. Papadakis said he did not. Commissioner Lambert asked if that area was in the Chico Airport plan. Commissioner Koch said the contour might touch on, the edge. Commissioner Lambert asked if Chico had avigation easements. Commissioner Koch noted they were mainly on the south end of the runway area, and some on the southwest portion. A few small ones on the north or top end. Staff noted pursuant to the Public Utilities Code and .the Government Code , the General Plan and therefore the Specific Plan have to be consistent with the Airport Land Use Plan. The consultant is aware of this and is touching bases with everybody. Commissioner Koch said Steve Honeycutt touched bases with him regarding air quality. Staff noted his rough sketches showed there shouldn't be a problem. 6 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 9, 1992 - VI. Correspondence None VII. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees None VIII. Announcements The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 1993. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 A.M. Signed: JAMES ROSSAS, Chairperson BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /she b : \wp5.1\aluc\dec92min. 10 i �= LAND OF NATURAL W EA LTH AND 3E. U ! s' tiC�r PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 'L TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AGENDA November 18, 1992 ..:.......:............. . . ...... .... ..................... ...:............. .. .. ... ....:.... .. . ..............v: n:w: nv :: •:....: •:.w: :nv.••:: ;, ...: v:n:v::.. ..:::..:..: :w: m,:..; .; . .: \WYiiiii;•iii:;n}ki;•:v :{{i.'I.i•ii:ib:• ::..u::::v:::::•::::::;: }.C•i.O:.A.::::.ti •,:.; �}\w::::::r:v::::.:v:.+..n:::::.x...::•::.:..:..: � :.}::: 5:::::::::.\:rhn:kv.:v.v..:.ay............ fff...:.:.:a: r..... f.....v.a....:5::. A......... }fn::...::.:..........::. n.:+.::iiifA:J;+fh;.fib%• r .. TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes of September 16, 1992 and October 14, 1992. IV. Business 1. Consideration of Revocation or Modification of Airport Permit: Cliff Johnson, Hog Ranch Airport south of Chico, identified as AP 040-020-135 (now AP 040-020-153, 154, 155 and 156) Continued open from October 14, 1992. 2. Discussion - Revision of Butte County Airport Land Use Commission Bylaws. 3. Discussion - Public notification of referrals from other agencies and procedure for approval of minutes. 4. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. 5. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. 6. Business from the floor (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) V. Correspondence VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees VII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 1992. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES - October 14, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:04 a.m. on October 14, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Gerst, Lambert, Crotts, Koch and Chairman Rossas Absent: Commissioners Franklin and Stevens Also Present: David Hironimus, Senior Planner Jackie O'Brien, Secretary. Neil McCabe, County Counsel 4 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 8, 1992 Commissioner Franklin arrived at this time. On a motion made by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Crotts, to approve the minutes of July 8, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Franklin, Lambert, Crotts, Koch and Chairman Rossas NOES: No one. ABSENT: Commissioner Stevens ABSTAIN: Commissioner Gerst Corrections to minutes of September 16, 1992 were handed to the secretary. 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - IV. BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Revocation or Modification of AirportPermit: Cliff Johnson, Hog Ranch Airport south of Chico identified as AP# 040-020-135 (now AP 040- 020-153, 154, 155 and 156). Staff said in 1985, Cliff Johnson's Airport was approved as a private use airport. He said there is evidence that indicates the airport may have grown beyond a private use airport and now may be a special use airport. He said County Counsel is present to break down the possibilities the Commission has to look at. Neil McCabe, County Counsel said it was mentioned on the agenda of the possibility of revocation. However, he said no local permits exist for this airport. He said there was local review, but the permit was granted by the State. He said there could be a question that would- arise whether or not the State permit should be recommended for revocation, or whether or not the use at this time is a zoning violation, if it has expanded beyond what it was legally established to be previously. He said it might be necessary for Mr. Johnson to get'a Use Permit to expand a non -conforming use through the Planning Department. He said he might also need to seek an amended permit from the State. Either way it will come before ALUC for review. Staff said a Commissioner of ALUC has concerns and evidence that perhaps this airport is not being used as a private use airport. Staff said ALUC would be a recommending body to either the Board of Supervisors, Code Enforcement Officers, or the State. Commissioner Koch said the Staff Report states the Board of Supervisors granted an Airport Permit after ALUC's review and then the California Department of Transportation issued a permit for a private use airport. Mr. McCabe said in staffs memo dated October 8, 1992, there was mention of a permit and the Board of Supervisor's minutes referenced a permit. He read the Board of Supervisor's motion, which stated "Review the plans for this airport and that under the Butte County General Plan, this is an approved use". He said it was reviewed for conformity with the General Plan. Staff said the original application for the airport was on a single parcel. Since then there has been a land division that created four parcels and the airport is located on two of those parcels. The hearing was opened to " the public. William Coats, adjoining property owner to the airport, read the definitions of a special use airport and private use airport from the Division of Aeronautics. It states: Private 701 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - use airport is defined an airport limited to the non commercial use of an individual owner or family and an occasional invited guest. A special use airport is defined as. an airport not opened to the general public, has access to which is controlled by the owner in support of commercial activity, public service operations and/or personal use. He said the end of the runway is approximately 40 feet from his property line and should be at least 200 feet away. He said the Airport Land Use Commission minutes of June 10, 1985 stated that an airport permit to allow a privately owned, private use airport was granted to Cliff Johnson subject to several conditions. He said ALUC warned Mr. Johnson about problems with not getting avigation easements. He said he was not notified there was an airport going in. He said he believes there are other property owners with landing rights that do not use the airport. He said he regularly sees Mr. Johnson and Dr. Brown's airplanes leaving. He asked with future growth, will the new property owners have access to the airport? He said it is a mild nuisance at the present level of activity and that his property value has been badly damaged. He said his concern is what happens in the future from a danger and an economic damage standpoint. He said he sees no compelling necessity for an airport for two gentlemen and their toys. Cliff Johnson, owner of Hog Ranch Airport, said the definitions that Mr. Coats read are the new definitions of airports and they do not have any bearing on the definitions that were in effect when he was issued his permit. He said staffs memo stated that he contacted the State and asked for an upgrade on his permit. He stated this was incorrect. He said the State contacted every airport owner in the State because of recent revisions in California Airport Regulations redefining various categories of airports. He said the State is trying to get shed of private airports. The State sent him a survey and asked him to review the new categories to see where his airport fitted in. He said he asked for the lowest classification for whatever airport they had under their new definitions. He said he was not trying to change anything, he was cooperating with what the State had asked for. He said in regards to the 200 ft. displaced threshold, this was not a requirement when his permit was granted. He said the threshold is displaced approximately 300 feet from Mr. Coats property and is placed 600 ft. on the north end. In regards to future use, he said the State is the only licensing agency that has a permit on his runway, and the State is the only licensing agency that can regulate future use. He said it is clearly defined in the private permit from the State what the private use is. He said the advertisement that ran in "Home Seekers" was misprinted. He submitted a letter from the publisher of the magazine apologizing for the errors. He said it should have stated that only his house has access to the 2,000 ft. runway. He said if further clarification is needed, he would ask for a continuance so his legal representation could be present. Commissioner Koch asked if the advertisement was published wrong, will the property owners of the subdivision have access to the runway? 3 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - Mr. Johnson said the advertisement makes it looks like he is going to be future subdividing and giving out runway rights. Commissioner Koch asked who has access to the runway now and if it will change in the future? Mr. Johnson said him and Mr. Brown use the airport. He said he has never changed the perimeters of the permit and does not intend to change anything in the future. He said he has no intentions of future subdividing. Staff asked if the two houses that currently have access to the airport is the original parcel the airport permit was issued for? Mr. Johnson stated yes. Mr. Coats said he had a telephone conversation with Mr. Johnson, approximately 18 months ago, and Mr. Johnson stated that he had sold landing rights to five different people, Brown, Wickham, and Scott. He said there was mention of two others names, but he didn't record it at the time of the conversation. The hearing was closed to the public. Commissioner Koch said when regulations change, and the use changes, the new use needs to comply with new regulations, no matter what regulations were in effect when the permit was issued. He said he needed more information on the definitions that are in effect, and what applies to this particular permit. Commissioner Lambert said Mr. Coats came before ALUC before with his concerns. She asked if Code Enforcement Officers were still involved? Staff said on August 21, 1990, the Board of Supervisor's originally heard from Mr. Coats regarding this airstrip. He said the complaint was referred to the Planning Director. On February 22, 1992, the Board of Supervisor's asked Code Enforcement Officers to continue monitoring the airport. With recent discussion with Code Enforcement Officers, no additional activity of the airport was reported. Commissioner Lambert said this is a fact finding situation. She said this has been ongoing and there has been a continual question of the status of the airport. She said this issue needs to be resolved. Commissioner Franklin said there is no evidence that would require the need to continue the hearing. He said Mr. Coats stated there are only two airplanes using the airport and 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - both are owners of the airport property. He said, as he sees it, it does not violate the definition of a private use airport. Commissioner Lambert said it may be in violation of land use. She said it needs to be resolved in whoever's jurisdiction it belongs. She asked if five people have been sold landing rights, will it still come under the original approval of a permit for a private use with one owner? Commissioner Crotts said ' she doesn't -know what definitions apply or what the Division of Aeronautic's has classified the airport. Commissioner Gerst agreed. He said the Airport Land Use Commission should request that it be researched, so a determination can be made as to the status of the airport. It was a consensus of the Commission to continue this item to the November 18, 1992 meeting, with additional information coming from staff, and so legal representation for Mr. Johnson can be present. Chairman Rossas said all parties involved should be notified. Staff will ask Jim Michaels, Division of Aeronautics; CalTrans, to attend next month's meeting. 2. Review - City of Chico referral of a Rezone for Drake Homes from N -C (Neighborhood - Commercial) to PD/R2 (Planned Development Medium Density Residential) for prope]U located south of and adjacent to the southerly boundary of the Chico Municipal Airport Property and the Airport Protection Zone, identified as AP# 048-430-006 and 008. Staff said this item was discussed at the July 8, 1992 ALUC meeting: (There was no quorum present to take action). He said it is now an officiaL',application and ALUC must make a finding of conformity. The hearing was opened to the public. Barbara Hennigan, Chico, said in 1948, the -Board of Supervisors was asked to protect the property around Chico Airport. She said at the time, the reaction was that Chico Airport was way out in the country with grazing land. She said Cliff Johnson's Airport is a good example that nothing stays the same. She stated the City of Chico requires avigation easements and proponents of airport activities think it's time for the County to do something to protect the airport. She asked the Commission what would be the best 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - procedure for airport proponents to tackle this issue on the County level? She said the Division of Aeronautics has stated there should be no schools within two miles of an airport. She said this states a legal basis for drawing a protection line around an airport. She said a two mile circle around Chico airport takes up about 17 square miles or 1 percent of the land in Butte County. And that if avigation easements were required by the County as well as the City of Chico in that 1 percent of the land, the people who like airplanes would be delighted to buy and move into that 1 percent, and the people who do not particularly like airplanes can buy in the other 99 percent of the County. She said this particular proposal is an encroachment of people into that two mile circle. She said those home owners and the airport need to be properly informed. -- Chairman Rossas said part of Ms. Hennigan's statement should of came under Business From The Floor. The. hearing was closed to the public. Staff said the County does have an Airport Land Use Plan around Chico Airport that extends out a couple of miles. He said this project would allow uses that would place people near the airport, but the property owner has the right to apply for change. Commissioner Koch referred back to ALUC minutes of July 8, 1992. He said on behalf of the City of Chico, Chico's City Council has considered this matter and the council was not in favor of the proposal at that time. He said there has been no action. Commissioner Lambert said it does not conform to the current policies of Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and does not know what the new proposed plan will be. Commissioner Koch said it is likely the noise contours will be pulled back and this area will be located outside those contours, but the overflights and the flight patterns will still exist. He said this is more of a safety issue than a noise issue. Chairman Rossas said at the July 8th meeting, the Commission was not in favor of the proposal. He said with the Japanese Flight School flying overhead several times a day, safety becomes a major factor. Commissioner Lambert said one of the statements that was made at the July meeting, was that any findings would be subject to what was in effect at the time of the application. She said it does not conform to the existing Chico Airport Plan. Commissioner Koch asked if Tony Simms from Drake Homes was notified of this hearing? He said Mr. Simms was present at the July 8th ALUC meeting and asked 6 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - ALUC to take action. Now the application comes before ALUC, he is not present to speak to the Commission. He said all applicants should be notified. Staff said this is a referral from Chico Planning Department to ALUC for recommendations. He said this is not a public hearing and there are times that the applicant is notified, but in this case, Mr. Simms was not notified. " . On a motion made by Commissioner Lambert, seconded by Commissioner Franklin, and unanimously carried to find that the proposed rezone site is in an area that is known to be subject to overflights of both arriving and departing aircraft and related noise and safety hazards and find that the project .to rezone AP# 048-430-006 and 008 to PD/RD2 does not conform to the Policies of the Chico Municipal. Airport Environs Plan and forwards this finding . to the City of Chico. 3. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Commissioner Koch said the initial noise compatibility map will be completed in approximately one month. The report is still be reviewing by staff and the consultant is currently responding to comments. He said the " development stage of the program is 60 to 70 percent complete and should be completed in approximately two to three months. He said at that time a public hearing will be held. 4. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Barbara Hennigan asked the Commission how airport proponents in a community might bring pressure to create more legal protection for airports? She said all airports are having the same problem with encroachment and the problem will only get worse. Staff said the State Law sets up this. Commission as a requirement. One of the requirements this Commission has to work within, is to prepare an Airport Land Use Plan for each airport within the County. Under the Government Code, the first step is the County and City General Plan's must be compatible with the Airport Land Use Plan. The second step is implementing those General Plans and the Cities and Counties usually control that through zoning. He said in most cases, the zoning around our airports, either reflects the plan or existing development. He said we need the support mainly at the implementation level of when the application is received. 7 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES . - October 14, 1992 - Ms. Hennigan said we need better communication with support groups who will attend various Board of Supervisor's, Commission and City Council meetings. Chairman Rossas said the County needs a support group which will handle the airports. He said support groups influence those Board's decision. Commissioner Franklin said there needs to be a committee to pass out a bond act, to acquire land around the airport to use it as low density purposes. He said he believes in the future, Chico Airport will lose power of their airport and Oroville will gain power, because Oroville's land is protected. Staff said the City of Chico has purchased the land within their clear zones and approach zones. Chairman Rossas said Oroville Airport has moved their thresholds south from the Highway and are in the process of purchasing all the property to the State Forebay. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y i V. CORRESPONDENCE Staff handed out an example of a court case stating the requirements for an override of ALUC. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Commissioner Gerst said there is a committee that is looking over fees of different activities and services of the County. He said there are no fees for the Airport Land Use Commission. He asked why there are no fees for hearings _like Drake Homes? Staff said since ALUC strictly makes a finding based on the County's existing plan, years ago ALUC decided there was no reason to set up a fee structure. Staff said if the Commission wishes to hold public hearings, a fee .structure could be set up. Chairman Rossas said it is proposed that in the near future ALUC will become a part of the Butte County Association of Governments. And at that time, a fee structure will probably be set up. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1.1 0 C� BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - October 14, 1992 - b VI. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES Commissioner Franklin asked if notification of applicants and public hearings could be on next month's agenda for discussion. Commissioner Gerst said may be the property owners within 300 feet of the proposal, should also be notified. Commissioner Koch asked if a discussion on the process of approval of minutes can be on next month's agenda. Staff said a discussion of ByLaw changes will also be on next month's agenda. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for the third Wednesday, November 18, 1992. (The 2nd Wednesday, November 11th, is Veteran's Day.) VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Signed: JAMES ROSSAS, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /jlo c:\wp50\aluc\min.oct 9 1 BUTTE COUN'T'Y AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES - September 16, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUQ was called to order at 9:04 a.m. on September 16, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration . Center, 25 County -Center Drive, Oroville, California.. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - H. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Franklin, Gerst, . Lambert, Crotts, Stephens, Koch and Chairman Rossas . Absent: - No: one Also Present: David Hironimus, Senior Planner Jackie O'Brien, Secretary Mike Crump, City. of Oroville The following item was taken out of order. IV. BUSINESS 1. Welcome new member(s) of Commission. - Staff welcomed Commissioner Fred Gerst and Bob Koch to the commission. Fred Gerst was appointed by the Board of Supervisors and Tom Lando was appointed by the Airport Managers. Staff received a letter from Tom Lando appointed Bob Koch as his representative. s»» s s s s s s»» s III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 8, 1992 June 10, 1992 minutes will be mailed to the Commission. Any changes of the June and July 8, 1992 minutes will be given. to the clerk. Minutes will. be approved at the October 14 meeting. 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - September 16, 1992 - IV. BUSINESS 2. Airport Facilities and Land Use Manual - Accept for Review. Staff received . a note from Mike -McClintock, .consultant that prepared the manual saying .that the report should be considered semi-final. If the .Commission has any comments or corrections it should be forwarded to staff. - . The following items were discussed- as being needed to be revised: L. Update of- new members on the Airport. Land Use Commission. .2.. Manager of Ranchaero Airport. Oroville Hospital Heliport. 4.- Gridley Hospital Heliport. 5. Location map of the Landing Area of Sea Plane Base of Lake Oroville and omission of island. sssss:ss:s:s 3. Report - Paradise General Plan Update. Staff said the Town of Paradise is currently updating their General Plan. The plan does touch into the overflight areas of the Paradise Skypark. Staff said the document is available for review. Staff said he didn't see any problems with seeing the constraints of the airport. He said the public comment period is still open: 4. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Staff said Airport Land Use. Plan for Oroville Airport needs work on text Staff said the text is adequate and changes are up to the Commission. He said ALUC needs to work with the airport and with the newly adopted Master Plan. Staff stated that Commissioner Stevens, Rossas and Walter are on the Committee to review that text revision. Chairman Rossas ' said there is no one else on the Commission from the Oroville area, and -it might be appropriate when he appoints- an Alternate, they could -serve as Commissioner Walter's replacement. Staff said we need to get this moving and to either make changes or let them. know we are happy the way it is. 2 ,.4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - September 16, 1992 - Mike Crump, City of Oroville, said Oroville has completed the Master Plan and the city is also updating their General Plan. He said the committee looked at the Airport and land use plans and is back to the consultant to do administrative revisions. Staff said. from staffs • viewpoint, he -would like to see getting away_ from the .number of people per. acre criteria and go to a type of use criteria-- There was a brief discussion. Mr: Crump said FAA is given Oroville verbal notification of receiving a $3.5. million grant to extend runway 119 to- the south. He said the city is involved - in: doing a wetlands delineation and working with the Corps of Engineers in trying to get the .plans approved. If this can be approved in a timely manner they- are looking at starting . construction- next spring. He said the: following year the State promises another approximate $3 million to do more tax weight tie down area and future T hanger areas in the central part -'of the airport. He said the City is in possession of 2 or 3 parcels to the south of the airport. He said the City Council approved the grant for'PAA to reimburse the City 90 percent. There was a brief discussion of time limits the City is having to work under for the grant money. This item will be forwarded to the November meeting for an update. S. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan and Airport Noise Compatibility Program. Copies of the draft'noise compatibility program was handed. out to the Commission. Commissioner Koch said there was a public, staff and consultant meeting on September 3, 1992. He said this is the first phase of a two page report. He said the Environs Study Js the ultimate goal. He said .the consultant is now working on phase two. He -said- they expect this report to be done within the next 3 months. And at that time a -formal public hearing will be held. He said there were some changes in the noise compatibility report. Commissioner Crotts said most of the.. comments came. from "Save Our Skies" (S.O.S.). Staff said there is no official adoption of the new plan. s s s s s s s s s s s s a s 3 �1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - September 16, 1992 - 6. Business from the floor. _ None - _ V. CORRESPONDENCE _ None. VI. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES Commissioner Koch asked what Committees are in effect at this time. Staff said there is a committee for revision of the Bylaws. Chairman Rossas asked if a committee is still needed. Staff will mail copies of Bylaws to the Commission and if any changes should be made to let staff know. There was a brief discussion on the changing of the Bylaws. Staff stated there is a committee consisting of Commissioners Crotts and Rossas for the Oroville Airport Land Use text revision. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff reported the Manager of Ranchaero Airport is closing down their operation and Mack Hill has leased the property to someone else and they will be continuing the operation. Staff asked those Commissioners who do not have alternates to appoint someone as soon as possible for back up 'reasons. - The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 1992. VIII.. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m. Signed: JIM ROSSAS, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION 4 i. BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES September 16, 1992;, ` The meeting of the Airport Land Use 'Commission (ALUC) was. called to order at 9:04 a.m. on September 16, 1992, in the Board. of Supervisors_'. Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, , California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present:{ Commissioners Franklin,, Gerst, Lambert, Crotts, Stephens; 'Koch and Chairman Rossas Absent: No one Also Present: David Hironimus, Senior Planner Jackie O'Brien, Secretary Mike Crump, City of Oroville The following item was taken out of order. W. BUSINESS 1. Welcome new member(s) of Commission. Staff welcomed Commissioner Fred Gerst and Bob Koch to the commission. Fred Gerst was appointed by the Board of Supervisors and Tom Lando was appointed by the Airport Managers. Staff received a letter from Tom Lando appointed Bob Koch as his representative. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 8, 1992 , June 10, 1992 minutes will be mailed to the Commission. Any changes of the June and July 8, 1992 minutes will be given to the clerk. Minutes will be approved at the October 14 meeting. ' 1 , V ..t BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - September 16, 1992 - IV. - BUSINESS • 2. Airport Facilities and Land Use Manual - Accept for Review. Staff received a note from Mike McClintock, consultant that prepared the manual saying that the report should be considered semi-final. If the Commission has any comments or corrections it should be forwarded to staff. The following items were discussed as being,needed to be revised: 1. Update of new members on the Airport Land Use Commission. 2. Manager of Ranchaero Airport. 3. Oroville Hospital Heliport. 4. Gridley Hospital Heliport. 5. Location map of the Landing Area of Sea Plane Base of Lake Oroville and omission of island. 3. Report - Paradise General Plan Update. Staff said the Town of Paradise is currently updating their General Plan. The plan does touch into the overflight areas of the Paradise Skypark. Staff said the document is available for review. Staff said he didn't see any problems with seeing the constraints of the airport. He said the public comment period is still open. 4. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision. Staff said Airport Land Use Plan for Oroville Airport needs work on text. Staff said the text is adequate and changes -are up to the Commission. He said ALUC needs to work with the airport and with the newly adopted Master Plan. Staff stated that Commissioner Stevens, Rossas and :Walter are on the Committee to review that text revision. Chairman Rossas said there is no one else on the Commission from the Oroville area, and it might be appropriate when he appoints . an .Alternate, they could. serve as Commissioner Walter's replacement. Staff said we need to get'this moving and to either make changes or let them know we. are happy the way it is. 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT. LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - September 16, 1992 - Mike Crump, City of Oroville, said Oroville has completed the Master Plan and the city is also updating their General Plan. He said the committee looked at the Airport and land use plans and is back to the consultant to do administrative revisions. Staff said from staff's viewpoint, he would like to see getting away from the number of people per acre -criteria and go to a type of use criteria. There was a brief discussion. Mr. Crump said FAA is given-Oroville verbal notification of receiving a $3.5 million grant to extend runway 119 to the south. He said the city is involved in doing a wetlands delineation and working with the Corps of Engineers in trying to get the plans approved. ' If this can be approved in a. timely manner they are looking at, starting construction next spring. He said the following year the State • promises another approximate $3 million to do more tax weight tie down area and future T hanger areas in the central part of the airport. He said the City is in possession of 2 or 3 parcels to the south of the airport. He said the City Council approved the grant for FAA to reimburse the City 90 percent. There was a brief discussion of time limits the City is having' to. work under for the grant money. This item will be forwarded to the November meeting for an update. 5. Status Report -Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan ,and Airport' Noise Compatibility Programa Copies of the draft noise compatibility program was handed out to the Commission. Commissioner. Koch said there was a public, staff and "consultant meeting on September 3, 1992. He said this is the first phase of a two page report. He said the Environs Study is the ultimate goal. He said the consultant is now working on phase two. He said they expect this report to be done within the : next 3 months. And at that time a formal public hearing will be held. He said there were some changes'in the noise compatibility report. Commissioner Crotts said most of the comments came from "'Save Our Skies" (S.O.S.). Staff said' there is no official adoption of the new plan. 3 ' w BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - September 16, 1992 - 6. Business from the floor. None V. CORRESPONDENCE - None: x x x x x x x x x x x x x x t VI. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES Commissioner Koch asked what Committees are in effect at this time. Staff said there is a committee for revision of the ByLaws. ,Chairman Rossas asked' if a committee is still needed. Staff will mail copies of ByLaws to the Commission and if any changes should be made to let staff know. There was a brief discussion on the - changing of the ByLaws. Staff stated there is a committee consisting of Commissioners Crotts and Rossas for the Oroville Airport Land Use text revision. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff reported ,the Manager of Ranchaero Airport is closing down their operation and Mack Hill has leased the property. to someone else and they will be continuing the operation. Staff asked those Commissioners who do not have alternates to appoint someone as soon as possible for back up reasons. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 1992. VIII. ADJOURNMENT , There being no further business, ..the meeting was adjourned at .10:12 a.m. Signed: JIM ROSSAS, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION . 4 . f PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER bRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AGENDA March 11, 1992 .. .. ..... ... . .. .. ........ ... .......... y..:...::nv::: w:::: w::::::: xr.:• :. v: •r:: • :•:::: •.vr.•. •• :: :•:xxv::::y{.%.};±{::}}:•:{{: x::::l::{{n;{{mm{{...r {{•x.,vt:: '•: r{!!!:: •:�;?{{{{{?{{ :{{.}::?•}:•i:^;.}:{• pFC{\}C:L}h:Y.•}: }h^:P� :!a\::4:n::ry}+}::.^.:?:•.?::nv.•.vv.vfnvlw:::.:xv.:.:v.........:......:..............{.h..y...x .....{\.... }.:U...:............. .......... ..v........ TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room F County Administration 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III.- Approval of Minutes of January: 8 and February 12, 1992 IV. Business 1. Public Hearing. - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan Map revision. Item on which the Environmental Documents have already been Certified. Adoption of a new map recognizing the new runway thresholds and status as adopted by the City of Oroville Municipal Airport Master Plan. 2. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision 3. Report - Commissioner Crotts - Airport Land Use Planning Workshop held in San Diego. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. 5. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be -limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) V. Correspondence VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees' 'VII. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 1992. TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration r Y 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call n �n III. Approval of Minutes of January 8 and February 12, 1992 S A �� r a:� S�_ J e n S/U n .. Business 1. Public Hearing - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan Map revision. Item on which the Environmental Documents have already been Certified. Adoption of a new map recognizing the new runway thresholds and status as adopted by the City of Oroville Municipal Airport Master Plan. 2. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision 3. Report - Commissioner Crotts - Airport Land Use Planning Workshop held in San Diego. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. 5. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) , V. Correspondence n D n R- VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees o bo e- vil. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 1992. 0 ` 0 3 J o U �'1 roul, ySu LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (916) 538-7601 BU ITE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AGENDA March 11, 1992 A TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Board of Supervisor's Room County Administration r Y 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call n �n III. Approval of Minutes of January 8 and February 12, 1992 S A �� r a:� S�_ J e n S/U n .. Business 1. Public Hearing - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan Map revision. Item on which the Environmental Documents have already been Certified. Adoption of a new map recognizing the new runway thresholds and status as adopted by the City of Oroville Municipal Airport Master Plan. 2. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan text revision 3. Report - Commissioner Crotts - Airport Land Use Planning Workshop held in San Diego. 4. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. 5. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) , V. Correspondence n D n R- VI. Referrals to Staff and Formation of Committees o bo e- vil. Announcements 1. Next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 1992. 0 ` 0 3 J o U �'1 4 .`�•. r Inter -Departmental Memorandum To: Airport Land Use Commission From: David Hironimus, Planning Department Subject: Revision 'of the Oroville Airport Environs Plan Map Date: March 5, 1992 ' The attached Oroville Airport Environs Plan Map reflects the new runwaystatus and thresholds adopted by the City of Oroville since the adoption of the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission's Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP) for the airport.. The existing ALUP was adopted September 16, 1985. The new Master Plan was adopted by City, of Oroville in 1991. The map also shows three options for the overflight area. All of the options use a 10,000 ft. radius measured from the end of the primary surface 01, and a 5,000 ft. radius from runways 12 and 30. The options differ in that they use a 5,000 ft., a 7,000 ft. and a 10,000 ft. radius from runway 19. All of the Options contain the same provisions for the Runway Protection Zones (Safety area 1) and the .Approach Zones (Safety Area 2). They are as' follows: Clear Zone and' -Part -77 -Approach Surface Dimensions (Dimensions in feet) Runway Protection Zone Slope of Part 77 Approach Surface Inner Outer Part 77 Inner Outer Tyne of Approach Width Width LenFah AApnroach Surface Width Width Length - 12 -30 Visual - A 250 450 1,000 20:1 250 , ' 1,250 5,000 01-19 Nonprecision - B2 1,000 1,510 1,700 34:1 1,000 4,000 10,000 The 5,000 ft. radius plan is the minimum protection scenario that should be considered. Due to the change in location of the thresholds it covers less area than the existing overflight area that was designed using a 5,000 ft. radius. The 7,000 ft. radius plan recommended on page 2 of this memo is also favored by the City of Oroville for adoption into their General Plan and covers approximately the same area as the existing plan. The 10,000 ft. radius plan adds a considerable amount of land to the overflight area. Most of the added area is either west of the Thermalito Afterbay and over land planned for large acreage agricultural uses, south of Oroville Dam Blvd. West and over the State Wildlife Area, or over already developed residential areas in Thermalito where any infill development could be unnecessarily delayed by additional regulations. Since the proposed map reflects changes that have already been adopted, there will be no significant environmental effects generated by adopting the map. The change in runway status since the adoption of the existing map has had the effect of moving the noise contours out of the residential areas of thermalito and into the South Thermalito Afterbay area. Recommendation: A. Find that the adoption of. this revised map is consistent with the purpose of Section 21670 through 21679 of the State of California Public Utilities Code and with the purpose and policies contained within the text of the Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Land Use' Plan; and B. Note that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been completed and considered in making this decision, and note the Negative Declaration by the Oroville City Council, filed October 18, 1990; and C. Adopt the revised map of the overflight area, safety areas and noise contours, showing a 7,000 ft. radius measured from the end of the primary surface of runway 19. a POS; ter• lb'1�-C1C�" f CITY O�� OR MLLE 1K)TICE OF DETEP14INATIOS L E L; f TO: x Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 :: ;::a OCT 18 1990 Sacramento, CA 95814 x_ County Clerk CANO EJ Hu&s ,. ,anew County of Butte FROM: City •of O�b�ly �bw•d y . 25 County Center Drive 1735 Montgomery Street Oroville, CA 95965-4897,__..___,...,_.,._..,.__..Oroville, CA 95965-4897 RE: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 2.1108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code 1. PROJECT TITLE: Oroville Airport Master Plaa____� 2. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: 90030688 3. CONTACT PERSON/PHONE NUMBER: Michael E. Leana, Director for Community Development (916) 538-2430 4. PROJECT LOCATION: `South side of Oro Dam'Boulevard West on the east side of the Table Mountain Golf Course 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Extension of an existing runway, relocation of necessary clear zones, and relocation of Fixed Base Operator This is to advise that the City of has approved the above described project-, and -has- made the following determinations regarding the above described project on October,16, 1990 and has made the following determination regarding the 'above described project: 6. The project WILL NOT have a significant effect on the environment. 7. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions.of CEQA. 8. Mitigation measures WERE made a condition of ' project approval. 9. A Statement of Overriding Considerations WAS NOT adopted for this project. 10. Findings WERE.made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final EIR/Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General. Public at the Community Development Department, 1675 Montgomery S;t eet,, Orovi le, C 959654897. ' Mary n rmbiorski, Planning Tech=cian J._ �r . Inter -Departmental Memorandum To: Airport Land Use Commission From: David Hironimus, Planning Department Subject: Revision of the Oroville Airport Environs Plan Map Date: March 5, 1992 The attached Oroville Airport Environs Plan Map reflects the new runway status and thresholds adopted by the City of Oroville since the adoption of the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission's Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP) for the airport. The existing ALUP was adopted September 16, 1985. The new Master Plan was adopted by City of Oroville in 1991. The map also shows three options for the overflight area. All of the options use a 10,000 ft. radius measured from the end of the primary surface 01, and a 5,000 ft. radius from runways 12 and 30. The options differ in that they use a 5,000 ft., a 7,000 ft. and a 10,000 ft. radius from runway 19. All of the Options contain the same provisions for the Runway Protection Zones (Safety area 1) and the Approach Zones (Safety Area 2). They are as follows: Clear Zone and Part 77 Approach Surface Dimensions (Dimensions in feet) Runway Protection Zone Slope of Part 77 Approach Surface Inner Outer Part 77 Inner Outer Type of Approach Width Width Length Approach Surface Width Width Length 12-30 Visual -'A 250 450 1,000 20:1 250 1,250 5,000 01-19 Nonprecision - B2 1,000 1,510 1,700 34:1 1,000 4,000 10,000 The 5,000 ft. radius plan is the minimum protection scenario that should be considered. Due to the change in location of the thresholds it covers less area than the existing overflight area that was designed using a 5,000 ft. radius. The 7,000 ft. radius plan recommended on page 2 of this memo is also favored by the City of Oroville for adoption into their General Plan and covers approximately the same area as the existing plan. The 10,000 ft. radius plan adds a considerable amount of land to the overflight area. Most of the added area is either west of the Thermalito Afterbay and over land planned for large acreage agricultural uses, south of Oroville Dam Blvd. West and over the State Wildlife Area, or over already developed residential areas in Thermalito where any infill development could be unnecessarily delayed by additional regulations. Since the proposed map reflects changes that have already been adopted, there will be no significant environmental effects generated by adopting the map. The change in runway status since the adoption of the existing map has had the effect of moving the noise contours out of the residential areas of thermalito and into the South Thermalito Afterbay area. Recommendation: A. Find that the adoption of this revised map, is consistent with the purpose of Section'21670 through 21679 of the State of California Public Utilities Code and with the purpose and policies contained within the text of the Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Land Use Plan; and B. Note that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been completed and considered in - making this decision, and note the Negative Declaration by the Oroville City Council, filed October 18, 1990; and C. Adopt the revised map of the overflight area, safety areas and noise contours, showing a 7,000 ft. radius measured from the end of the primary surface of runway 19. P0STE `� CITY OF OROVILLE r,L�., ��� L, �� *dOTICE OF DETERMINATIONI L E TO: x Office of Planning and Research-- -_ 1400 Tenth Street, Room ',.1 OCT 18 1990 Sacramento, CA 95814a`b�l�� x County Clerk CAND.aCEJ. HUU-6,�uflt: �w;k County of Butte z' FROM: Cittyy�ofI pO b�.l�i6 �`'Ba"ry 25 County Center Drive 17'0ftntgomery Street Oroville, CA 95965-4897 Or,,ohviile, CA 95965-4897 RE: Filing of Notice of Determina i.oplicompliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of,. the Pub ' 1c C e'sokirces Code 1. PROJECT TITLE':+..... Oroville Airport Master: Pla� 2. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE.NUMBER: 90030688 3. CONTACT PERSON/PHONE NUMBER: Michael E. Leana, Director for Community Development (916) 538-2430 4. PROJECT LOCATION: South side of. Oro Dcn Boulevard West on the east side.of the Table Mountain Golf Course 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:. Extension of an existing -runway, relocation of necessary clear zones, and relocation of Fixed Base Operator This is to advise that the City of -has approved the above described project, and.has made the following. determinations regarding the above described project on October 16, 1990 and has made the following determination regarding the above described project: 6. The project WILL NOT have a. significant effect on the environment. 7. A Negative Declaration of Environment al. Impact was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. S. Mitigation measures.WERE made a condition of project approval. 9. A Statement of Overriding Considerations WAS NOT adopted for this project. 10. Findings WERE.made pursuant to the.provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final. EIR/Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at the Community Development Department, 1675 Montgomeryyt�eet, Orov}. le, C9596514897. Mgry n ImbiorsrKi, e BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DRAFT -MINUTES - February 12, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was ..called to order at 9:03 a.m. on February 12, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room,County'-Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Present: -Commissioners Crotts, Walter, (Alternate) Schwartz, and Rossas Absent: Commissioners Stevens, Davis and Chairman Franklin Also Present: Nina Lambert, ALUC Commissioner David Hironimus, Senior Planner - Alternate Commissioner Gerst Jackie O'Brien, Secretary III. Correction of Minutes of January 8, 1992. The Commission had the following corrections: page 2, 1st sentence change "Commissioner" to "Commission"; page 4, delete the 2nd "Schwartz" on the NOES vote; page 5, 6th paragraph change "Alternate Commissioner Davis" to "Alternate Commissioner Schwartz". It was moved by Commissioner Walter, seconded by Commissioner Schwartz_ and unanimously carried to table approval of the minutes of January 8; 1992 to March 11, 1992. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Staff submitted comments that was sent to the City of Chico regarding Rezone #432 and Rezone #435. Copies were included in the Commission packets. Staff stated copies will be - provided to the commission for information only and when the environmental documents for the projects become available, they will come before this. Commission for findings. Staff stated that the Consent Agenda will be eliminated from the agenda unless there is an item that needs to be discussed. 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - February 12, 1992 V. BUSINESS 1. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan. A brief report was made by the ' Subcommittee. Commissioner Walter asked the Commission for comments on what the Committee should recommend for the boundaries of the area of influence. Commissioner Rossas said that the City of Oroville would agree to having the overflight area at either 7,000 or 10,000 ft. He stated that the City of Oroville is pretty well protected. There was a brief discussion on the different runways. Staff said the . area within 5,000 ft. of the end of the existing threshold is City property for the approach zone. He said that pieces of the overflight area are County property. Commissioner Walter said that the overflight area extends out. to 7,000 ft. in the current city proposal. Staff said extending `the overflight area out to 10,000 ft. with the existing development would cause endless concerns with property owners. wanting to build to match existing_ development. Staff said he agrees with keeping the overflight area at 7,000 ft. Staff I aid next month we will be adopting a new Airport Master Plan Map which shows the full 10,000 ft. overflight area. He said that -map will need to be modified. He said he will prepare a - map showing the different overflight areas. Commissioner Rossas stated that Commissioner Stevens was unable to attend the subcommittee meeting and that this report was a majority report. 2. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. A message was given to Staff from Commissioner Davis stating that the City of Chico is proceeding with the contract for the program which ALUC has requested in connection with the inventory of airports in. Butte County. 1 2 47 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - February 12, 1992 3. Status Revort - Review of ALUC Bvlaws. Staff stated that the subcommittee has been unable to schedule a meeting to discuss the Bylaws. He said the Planning Commission is holding a workshop. with County Counsel on February 13, at 10:30 a.m. regarding the Brown Act. Staff said he will contact the subcommittee with the date of the meeting. 4. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listen on the agenda.) None. s f s s s s s s s s i s s s i VI. CORRESPONDENCE Staff said CalTrans sent a draft report on California Aviation System plan and is available for review. , f f i i i f i f f f i f f i f i i f i VII. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES None. VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 1992. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m. Signed: JOHN FRANKLIN, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /jlo 3 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION D�RAF MINUTES February 12, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:03 a.m. on February 12; 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. L PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. - III. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioners Crotts, Walter, (Alternate) Schwartz, and Rossas Commissioners Stevens, Davis and Chairman Franklin Also Present: Nina Lambert, ALUC Commissioner David Hironimus, Senior Planner Alternate Commissioner Gerst Jackie O'Brien,, Secretary Correction of Minutes of January 8, 1992. The Commission had the following corrections: page 2, 1st sentence change "Commissioner" to "Commission"; page 4,+ delete the 2nd "Schwartz" on the NOES vote; page 5, 6th paragraph change "Alternate Commissioner Davis" to "Alternate Commissioner Schwartz". It was moved by Commissioner Walter, seconded by Commissioner Schwartz and unanimously carried to table approval of the minutes of January 8, 1992 to March 11, 1992. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Staff submitted comments that was sent to the City of Chico regarding Rezone #432 and Rezone #435. Copies were included in the Commission packets. Staff stated copies wiil be provided to the commission for information only and when- the environmental documents for the projects become available, they will come before this Commission for findings. Staff stated that the Consent Agenda will be eliminated from the agenda unless there is an item that needs to be discussed. 1 • BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - February 12, 1992 V. BUSINESS 1. Status Report - Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan. A brief report was made by the Subcommittee. Commissioner Walter asked the Commission for comments on what the Committee should recommend for the boundaries of the area of influence. Commissioner Rossas said that the City of Oroville would agree to having the overflight area at either 7,000 or 10,000 ft. He stated that the City of Oroville is pretty well protected. There was a brief discussion on the different runways. Staff said the area within 5,000 ft. of the end of the existing. threshold is City property for the approach zone. He said that pieces of the overflight area are County property. Commissioner. Walter said that the overflight area extends out to 7,000 ft. in the current city proposal. Staff said extending the overflight area out to 10,000 ft. with the existing development would cause endless concerns with property owners wanting to build to match existing development. Staff said he agrees with keeping the overflight area at 7,000 ft. Staff said next month we will be adopting a new Airport Master Plan Map which shows the full 10,000 ft. overflight area. He said that map will need to be modified. He said he will prepare a map showing the different overflight areas. Commissioner Rossas stated that Commissioner Stevens was unable to attend the subcommittee meeting and that this report was a majority report. s s s s s s s s s s a s a s 2. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. A message was given to Staff from Commissioner Davis stating that the City of Chico is proceeding with the contract for the program which ALUC has requested in connection With the inventory of airports in Butte County. 2 r, • 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - February 12, 1992 3. Status Report - Review of ALUC Bylaws. Staff stated that the subcommittee has been unable to schedule a meeting to discuss the Bylaws. He said the Planning Commission is holding a workshop with County Counsel on February 13, at 10:30 a.m. regarding the Brown Act. Staff said he will contact the subcommittee with the date of the meeting. 4. Business from the floor.- (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listen on the agenda.) „ None. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! VI. CORRESPONDENCE Staff said CalTrans sent a draft report on California- Aviation System plan and is available for review. VII. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES None. VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 1992. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m. Signed: JOHN FRANKLIN, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /jlo 3 • BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to -order at 9:03 a.m. -on January 8, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Schwartz (Alternate), Rossas, Davis, Walter, Crotts and Chairman Franklin Absent: Commissioner Stevens Also Present: David Hironimus, Senior Planner Alternate `Commissioner Gerst Jackie O'Brien, Secretary M. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Stevens arrived at this time. December 11, 1991 The Commission had the following corrections: page 2, 2nd para. delete "and" page 3, 6th para., 2nd sentence to read "He said the proposed map's 2 mile radius is 10,000 ft. from the primary surface." Next sentence delete "from" ; page 4, 1st para., 3rd sentence delete "what page 4, 4th para. delete "contract page 6, 3rd para. change "has" to "have",page 6, 7th para. add to end of sentence "concerning allowable densities .under the approach zone and overflight zones.." Next paragraph change "chance" to "change"; page 7, 4th para. should read "Commissioner Lambert asked with the Board of Supervisor's decision, what kind of density is created?"; page 7, last para. change "ALUC" to "Chico Airport Commission"; page 8, 2nd para., 13th sentence delete "any of the"; 15 sentence after "can" add "not"; page 10, 1st para. after "the" add "city";page 10, 8th para. should read "Commissioner Crotts asked of staff does the City of Oroville think they have all the comments for ALUC and have no need to come back to ALUC for further comments?" Page 11, 4th para., last sentence change "if'to "whether"; page 12, 5th para., change "the" to "there will be a". 1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMIVIISSION MINUTES January 8, 1992 December 18, 1991 The Commissioner had the following corrections: Page 3, 6th para. after "that" add "if'; 3rd sentence delete "6500"and add "65";page 4, 6th para. after "that" add "will";last para. change "right" to "write"; page 5, 7th para. change "use" to "used"; page 6, 4th para. change "MPSB" to "NTSB" and after "final turn" add "which most frequently"; page 7, 1st para. change "use" to "interest"; page 7, 2nd paragraph change "starr" to "staff' and delete "in";4th para. change "of'to "have";page 7, 5th para., 3rd sentence from the end delete "has" to "have",page 8, 4th para. delete "the following"; page 11, last para. change "if'to If It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Schwartz and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December 11, 1991 and December 18, 1991 as corrected., The approved corrected minutes will be sent but with next months packet. ******************** IV. BUSINESS 1. Status Report - Requirement for Avig_atgion Easements with Subdivision Maps and Buildigg Permits. Staff said the Board of Supervisors referred this item back to Staff. Staff has discussed possible changes with Land Development who is currently working on amendments to our Subdivision Ordinance. He said he has spoken with the Building Dept. and they want to take a closer look to see what kind of an effect it will have on building regulations. He said the County's environmental review process is dealing with all development under the entire overflight areas of all the airports. Avigation easements are required. ************** 2. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. Commissioner Davis reported that on January 9, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in Chico's City Council Chambers the first report on the New Chico Airport Environs Plan will be held. He said the City of Chico will be going to the Chico Airport Commission on January 30, 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - January S, 1992 1992 and asking them to fund an Air Quality Element to the Environs Plan so that we will have safety, land use, noise and air quality in the plan. *************** 3. Initiate adoption of Oroville Municipal Airport Master Plan and addenda as the Oroville Municipal Airport Environs Plan.. Staff said the item is to initiate the project to adopt to new Oroville Airport Master Plan as a substantial portion of the Airport Land Use Plan. He said will take some addenda in the form of surrounding. land use compatibility policies. He said it may be appropriate to have a committee formed to work on formulating those policies in conjunction with this project. Commissioner Davis asked to see all documents that were used in adopting the Airport Land Use Plan and the documents that ALUC will be adopting. Staff said the documents would be forwarded to Commissioners. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Rossas and unanimously carried to initiate the process that is necessary for ALUC to adopt the Oroville Municipal Airport Master Plan and addendum which will be titled "The Airport Environs Plan". Commissioner Rossas reported to the Commission that the City of Oroville went into another step of condemnation of Phil Rauch's property. *************** 4. Status Report - Rezoningof approach zone north of Ranchaero Airport. Staff reported that the Butte County Planning Commission held a meeting on December 12, 1991 and denied the rezone north of Ranchaero Airport. He said that the Planning Commission's action was reported to the Board of Supervisors at the meeting of January 7, 1992 and that the Board of Supervisors accepted the report and took no further action. *************** 41 • 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 5. Discussion - Review . of ALUC By -Laws, Airport Land Use Commission responsibilities and authority: Commissioner Walter said that several Commissioners have spoke to him regarding the way meetings have been canceled. He proposed to add to Article V, Section 4 to read: "Meetings may be canceled or rescheduled by the Chair with the concurrence or majority of the Commissioners, who may be polled by telephone for this process. Chairman Franklin said staff has contacted the Chair and if there was nothing of great importance, the meeting would be canceled. He said the Commission members should contact Staff if they have an item that should be added. Staff said that when a meeting is canceled,, certain agencies are notified and it is posted just as an agenda would be. It was moved by Commissioner Walter, seconded by Commissioner Davis to add Section 4 to Article V of the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission's By -Laws to read: Meetings may be canceled or rescheduled by the Chair with the concurrence of a majority of the commissioners, who may be polled by telephone for this purpose, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Walter NOES: Commissioners Schwartz, Rossas, Davis, Crotts, Schwartz and Chairman Franklin ABSENT: No one ABSTAINED: No one The motion failed. Commissioner Davis said the words "as required in Article V, Section 1 of the By -Laws needs to be clarified. He suggested that a subcommittee should be formed to review the By -Laws. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Alternate Commissioner Schwartz, and unanimously carried for Commissioners Rossas, Walter and Staff for a committee to review the Airport Land Use Commission's By -Laws. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 6. Initiate a letter to the Butte Countv Association of Governments sunvortina the preparation of an airport inventory including existing Land Use and Zoning_ Staff said BCAG is requesting a letter from ALUC stating that BCAG has ALUC's support for this project. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Walter, and unanimously carried to ask the Chair to prepare a supporting letter to. the Butte County Association of Governments regarding the preparation of an airport inventory. 7. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listen on the agenda.) None. *************** V. CORRESPONDENCE None. ******************* VI. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES Staff said a committee should be formed for the Airport Land Use and Noise Compatibility Policies for properties surrounding the different airports. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Alternate Commissioner Davis, and unanimously carried to elect Commissioners Rossas, Walter and Stevens to serve on a committee. Commissioner Walter asked staff to prepare a map for each commissioner . of the area surrounding the Oroville Airport (similar to Plate 1 on page 5 of the Master. Plan) 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMUSSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 showing the current zoning and overlay with the boundaries of the new approach zone and the area of influence that were approved at the last ALUC meeting.. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 1992. 2. Miscellaneous announcements. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Signed: JOHN FRANKLIN, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /jlo 1.1 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMNUSSION .CORRECTED 1VIINUTES - January S, 1992 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:03 a.m. on January 8, 1992, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center,, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Schwartz (Alternate), Rossas, Davis, Walter, Crotts and Chairman Franklin Absent: Commissioner Stevens Also Present: David Hironimus, Senior Planner Alternate Commissioner Gerst Jackie O'Brien, Secretary M. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Stevens arrived at this time. December 11, 1991 The Commission had the following corrections: page 2, 2nd para. delete "and page 3, 6th para., 2nd sentence to read "He said the "proposed map's 2 mile radius is 10,000 ft. from the primary surface." Next sentence delete "from"; page 4, 1st para., 3rd sentence delete "what",page 4,, 4th para. delete "contract"; page 6, 3rd para. change "has" to "have",page 6, 7th para. add to end of sentence "concerning allowable densities under the approach zone and overflight zones." Next paragraph change "chance" to "change"; page 7, 4th para. should read "Commissioner Lambert asked with the Board of Supervisor's decision, what kind of density is created?"; page 7, last para. change "ALUC" to "Chico Airport Commission"; page 8, 2nd para., 13th sentence delete "any of the"; 15 sentence after "can" add "not"; page 10, 1st para. after "the" add "city";page 10, 8th para. should read "Commissioner Crotts asked of staff does the City of Oroville think they have all the comments for ALUC and have no need to come back to ALUC for further comments?" Page 11, 4th para., last sentence change "if'to "whether"; page 12, 5th para., change "the" to "there will be a". 1 \, BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMIVIISSION . MINUTES - January 8, 1992 December 18, 1991 The Commission had the following corrections: Page 3, 6th para. after "that" add "if ; 3rd sentence delete "6500" and add "65 %page 4, 6th para. after "that" add "will" ;last para. change "right" to "write"; page 5, 7th para. change "use" to "used"; page 6, 4th para. change "MPSB" to "NTSB" and after "final turn" add "which most frequently"; page 7, 1st para. change "use" to "interest"; page 7, 2nd paragraph change "starr" to "staff' and delete "in";4th para. change "of'to "have";page 7, 5th para., 3rd sentence from the end delete "has" to "have", page 8, 4th para. delete "the following"; page 11, last para. change "if°to "is". It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Schwartz and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December 11, 1991 and December 18, 1991 as corrected. The approved corrected minutes will be sent out with next months packet. IV. BUSINESS 1. Status Report - Requirement for Avigatgion Easements with Subdivision Maps and Building Permits. - Staff said the Board of Supervisors referred this item back to Staff. Staff has discussed possible changes with Land Development who is currently working on amendments to our Subdivision Ordinance. He said he has spoken with the Building Dept. and they want to take a closer look to see what kind of an effect it will have on building regulations. He said the County's environmental review process is dealing with all development under the entire overflight areas of all the airports. Avigation easements are required. ************** 2. Status Report - Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan. Commissioner Davis reported that on January 9, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in Chico's City Council Chambers the first report on the New Chico Airport Environs Plan will be held. He said the City of Chico will be going to the Chico Airport Commission on January 30, 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONEVHSSION NUNUTES - January 8, 1992 1992 and asking them to fund an Air Quality Element to the Environs Plan so that we will have safety, land use, noise and air quality in the plan. 3. Initiate adoption of Oroville_ Municipal Airoort Master Plan and addenda as the Oroville Municipal AiMgrt Environs Plan. Staff said the item is to initiate the project to adopt to new Oroville Airport Master Plan as a substantial portion of the Airport Land Use Plan. He said will take some addenda in the form of surrounding land use compatibility policies. He said it may be appropriate to have ' a committee formed to work ' on formulating those policies in conjunction with this project. Commissioner Davis asked to see all documents that were used in adopting the Airport Land Use Plan and the documents that ALUC will be adopting. Staff said the documents would be forwarded to Commissioners. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Rossas and unanimously carried to initiate the process that. is necessary for ALUC to adopt the Oroville Municipal Airport Master Plan and addendum which will be titled "The Airport Environs Plan" . Commissioner Rossas reported to the Commission that the City of Oroville went into another, step of condemnation of Phil Rauch's property. *************** 4. Status Rogrt - Rezoning_ of approach zone north of Ranchaero Airport. Staff reported that the Butte County Planning Commission held a meeting on December 12, 1991 and denied the rezone north of Ranchaero Airport. He said that the Planning Commission's action wasreported to the Board of Supervisors at the meeting of January 7; 1992 and that the Board of Supervisors accepted the report and took no further action. 3 • BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 5. Discussion - Review of ALUC By -Laws, Airport Land Use Commission responsibilities and authority. Commissioner Walter said that several Commissioners have spoke to him regarding the way meetings have been canceled. He proposed to add to Article V, Section 4 to read: "Meetings may be canceled or rescheduled by the Chair with the concurrence or majority of the Commissioners, who may be polled by telephone for this process. Chairman Franklin said staff has contacted the Chair and if there was nothing of great importance, the meeting would be canceled. He said the Commission members should contact Staff if they have an item that should be. added. Staff said that when a meeting is canceled, certain agencies are notified and it is posted just as an agenda would be. It was moved by Commissioner Walter, seconded by Commissioner Davis to add Section 4 to Article V of the Butte County Airport Land Use Commission's By -Laws to read: Meetings may be canceled or rescheduled by the Chair with the concurrence of a majority of the commissioners, who, may be polled by telephone for this purpose, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Walter NOES: Commissioners Schwartz, Rossas, Davis, Crotts, and Chairman Franklin ABSENT: No one ABSTAINED: No one The motion failed. Commissioner Davis said the words "as required" in Article V, Section 1 of the By -Laws needs to be clarified. He suggested that a subcommittee should be formed to review the By -Laws. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Alternate Commissioner Schwartz, and unanimously carried for Commissioners Rossas, Walter and Staff for a committee to review the Airport Land Use Commission's By -Laws. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 6. Initiate a letter to the Butte County Association of Governments supporting the preparation of an airport inventory including existing Land Use and Zoning. Staff said BCAG is requesting a letter from ALUC stating that BCAG has ALUC's support for this project. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Walter, and unanimously carried to ask the Chair to prepare a supporting letter to the Butte County Association of Governments regarding the preparation of an airport inventory. 7. Business from the floor - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is prohibited by State Law from taking Action on any item presented if it is not listen on the agenda.) da.) None. *************** V. CORRESPONDENCE None. ******************* VI. REFERRALS TO. STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES Staff said a committee should be formed for the 'Airport Land Use and Noise Compatibility Policies for properties surrounding the different airports. It was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Alternate ;Commissioner Schwartz and unanimously carried to elect Commissioners Rossas, Walter and Stevens to serve on a committee. Commissioner Walter asked staff to prepare a map for each commissioner of the area surrounding the Oroville Airport (similar to Plate 1 on page 5 of the Master Plan) 5 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE CONMUSSION MINUTES - January 8, 1992 showing the current zoning and overlay with the boundaries of the new approach zone and the area of influence that were approved at the last ALUC meeting. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 1992. 2. Miscellaneous announcements. None. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Signed: JOHN FRANKLIN, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /jlo 6 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 The meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on December 18, 1991, in the Board of Supervisors' Room, County Administration Center, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, California. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crotts; Rossas, Davis, Walter, Lambert, Stevens and Chairman Franklin Absent: No one Also Present: David Hironimus, Senior Planner Alternate Commissioner Gerst Mike Leana, Oroville Planning Jackie O'Brien, Secretary III. BUSINESS Commissioner Stevens said after ALUC's meeting last week she did some real long soul searching and she felt she needed to come before the Commission and tell them that she was very embarrassed about the' way the meeting took place. She said anytime profanity is used in a public meeting it is beyond reproach. She said it is not staffs job to question whether or not the commission asks question of staff. She said it is staffs obligation by being appointed by the Board of Supervisor's to work as a unit with the Commission. She said if staff felt that they were being encroached upon, then that should of been handled on a personal level, it should not of come into the meeting. She said if staff feels that this is an area that can not be worked within, then perhaps staff should asked to be replaced. Staff said he would like to apologize to the Commission and the public for his behavior during the last meeting. He said he did lose his temper, but at the same time he felt that events that took place two years ago, had no place being brought up in this meeting again. He said for approximately 1 hour, staff was assailed for doing things that were improper and yet at the same time, staff was not given any opportunity to discuss the issue prior to the meeting. He said he will continue to try to keep this Commission supplied with the information as best he can. He asked that instead of dropping questions/projects on staff at the last minute in a public hearing, to ask questions prior a BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 to the meeting, any member of the Commission is welcome to give us a call anytime to find out what is happening. 1. Review - Vista Del Oro. (City of Oroville) General Plan Amendment and Rezone to allow approximately 5 acres of industrial zoning and 32 acres of single family residential on property located on the southeast corner of Larkin Road and State Hwy. 162, Oroville. Staff said included in your packet, the project site is shown clearly on the 4th map from the back. Staff said that there is a representative from the City of Oroville that would like to speak. Mike Leana, City of Oroville Planning Director, showed the Commission the different zones on the map. Commissioner Davis said if all the zoning is changed as proposed, what is the maximum density allowed? Mr. Leana said it ultimately could be 5.82, a theoretical density that could go on the property. Mr. Leana said the proposal before the City, which the Planning Commission has already conditionally approved, is 4.54. He said the difference between those.two are roughly 22%. He said there is a total of 149 units. Commissioner Davis asked if there are any restrictions on noise levels in those houses? Mr. Leana said there were conditions on the map. He said an avigation easement had to be provided and it had to be shown on the deed, on the public report, and shown on the face of the tentative map. It must state that an airport exists within a short distance to the west. Commissioner Davis asked if there are any requirements for the houses for interior noise levels? Mr. Leana said just Chapter 24 under the Uniform Building Code. Commissioner Walter asked whether Condition 19 of the staff report states, that the final map shall contain a notation that a municipal airport is located in close proximity to the project and that airport operations have the potential to create noise and safety related impacts. Developer shall provide an avigation easement to City in a form prepared by 2 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 the City Attorney." He said if this information is given to the developer, how does it get to the attention of lot owners. If 10 years down the line, when there is noise and they want to sue the City, what kind of protection have we built in to condition for the City? Mr. Leana said since the map has not gone through it's final stage, there has not been anything drawn up by our City attorney. He said when the City Attorney draws that up, he would have the owner sign it and that would basically be transferable to anyone .that buys any portion of the property now or in the future. Commissioner Walter said when it goes on the final map, the developers map of the subdivision map, does it automatically get down on the individual titles? Commissioner Davis said he suggests that it does not get on the map, but it should be an actual grant deed of easement that the developer should give to the.City and the City should then record that grant deed. He said it could also be marked on the map but that is dangerous because a lot of people do not look at maps. Commissioner Lambert asked if it is on page 11 item #8? She said unless she is misunderstanding it should be noted on the final map, individual lot deeds and discussed in the public report. Commissioner Walter said those were comments and that the actual recommendation going for approval by the City Council is starting on page 1 D: Approve the 154 lot Tentative Subdivision conditions: 1 through 43. He said this"is what has the legal standing._ He asked Commissioner Davis if the wording of Condition 19 protects the city from later suit over noise by the individual lot owners? Commissioner Davis said that if it was drafted in the same form that Chico's is, it will probably protects the City from a lawsuit. He said "probably" because he doesn't know what the ultimate use of the airport is going to be or the noise levels. He said under State Law that you begin to have a problem if you exceed 65 CNEL. He said it is important to have an avigation easement. Staff said he has reviewed both the City of Oroville and Chico's standard forms that they use for avigation easements and that they are very similar. He said the only differences are the way they handle height limitations.. Commissioner Davis said that FAA puts out a standard form and that the City of Chico follows that one. He said that the City of Oroville should use that form also, because it has been tested in the courts a couple of times. He said in the long run, people will complain anyway. 3 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 Commissioner Walter said the basis will be that the easement the owner gave was for operation of the airport at this level and now the level has increased and therefore the situation doesn't exist as it did then, so my giving up that right is no longer valid. He said it does provide the City with a certain amount of defense against suits. Chairman Franklin said as long as the easement is recorded, it will be continued down through all owners. He said the condition doesn't actually say it will be recorded. Commissioner Walter asked if there was a simple way of adding a few words to add that in to the conditions? Mr. Leana said the City will record it. He said 'it probably is just an oversight on the City's part. Commissioner Stevens asked if that could be part of the Commissions recommendation? Chairman Franklin said that will be our recommendation. Commissioner Davis said if you want to be specific, it should say that the developer should be required to grant an avigation easement to the City of Oroville, and the grant of easement is to be recorded. Commissioner Rossas said one of the problems that they have is that the piece of property has been mis-zoned for long period of time. He said it should of been handled long ago so when developers came into Oroville they knew what they were getting into. He said when he first joined the Oroville City Council, 11 years ago, he ran into this same piece of property and the City of Oroville has done nothing about it in the 11 years. He said what we should do here in ALUC instead of coming back and complaining about the property in retrospect, is suggesting at least that the City look at pieces of property to be rezoned around the airport. He said it should be done in regard to all the airports that ALUC is concerned with to clean up this situation. He said he would hate to see this sort of thing arise again in regards to other pieces of property around the airport. He said maybe at the next meeting we could discuss how we are going to proceed with regard to these pieces of property. Commissioner Lambert asked about the Enterprise Zone and how it affects projects such as this, if at all? Commissioner Rossas said it does not affect projects likes this. It is economic in regard to developers that come in and that it provides certain, tax write offs. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 Commissioner Lambert asked whether it provides density bonuses to encourage development? Mr. Leana said the Enterprise Zone is basically geared to industrial and commercial development. He said that projects like this does benefit we found in talking to some of the companies in looking at this area, one of the problems that has been identifed is lack of housing. He said the Enterprise Zone includes all of the cities' industrial area and a good chunk of the commercial area from south 5th west out to the airport. Commissioner Rossas said it is defined. He said it was originally defined by census tracts and then they had it broke down lot -by lot. Commissioner Stevens said that Mr. Leana stated that the project was 149 single family homes, 4.54 density. She said that the Airport Land Use Plan indicate 4 dwellings per acre. Staff said page 14 of the Oroville Airport Land Use Plan lists under residential categories that single family dwellings in the overflight area are a permitted use with no restriction. He said where the density requirement comes in for residential uses," is where the residential is in conjunction with industrial or some commercial types of activities, where there are mixed" uses. Commissioner Walter said page 14 of the Oroville Airport Land Use Plan, category 3 the overflight zone, states that single family has no restrictions but mobile home parks do. Staff said that the character of mobile home parks has changed over the years. He said mobile home parks now are very often more in the neighborhood of 6 or 7 units to the acre, instead of the 20 we used to see. Commissioner Davis said what'we see typically is that there is more protection for a single family home then for mobile homes. He said what people are beginning to recognize is that you protect all residential property equally. Commissioner Walter said that the Staff Report that refers to this specific development states it does lie within the airport overflight zone and that the proposed residential density of 4 dwellings per acre is not over the threshold level, or greater than 4 dwelling units per acre that would warrant concern. Staff said one of the other planners in the County Planning office remarked to that comment based on the idea that we were also looking at industrial zoning. He said that Wi • 0 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 planner referred to the industrial category further down on that page 14 which was improper. Mr. Leana said the initial analysis which brought the 4 unit per acre threshold was something that was concrete. He said that necessitated the City sending this project to ALUC staff for comments. He said when we received comments back from ALUC staff that it complied with the ALUC plan, it went out of our hands. He said the City of Oroville has an adopted plan that the City has to go by. He said if the 4 dwelling units is too low or too high, then ALUC needs to change that. He said there are some areas out by the airport that need to be looked at. He said that the City of Oroville recognizes the benefit that the airport will play in the City's industrial recruitment process in the next 20 years and the City does not want to do anything that will jeopardize the future use of the airport. Chairman Franklin asked if this was not approved, could he buy the property and put a mobile home park in there, with a higher density than before? Mr. Leana said you could not put in a mobile home park, but could put a "mobile home subdivision" in. He said this development is increasing density. Commissioner Walter said every FBO and most City officials know that there is a direct correlation between residential density and in the number and violence of the complaints on noise that comes in. He said based on NTSB Studies, aircraft accidents especially fatal ones, in urban areas, occur once on the short bank and next on the final turn which most frequently under certain wind conditions would be right over this subdivision. He said third would be the traffic patterns in general. He said ALUC needs to take a stand on limiting it to 4 dwelling units per acre. He said heres a case where there is nothing built yet, it is brand new and fresh, something that we can stop and can control from the beginning. Commissioner Stevens commented on page 10 of the staff report. She said if taken out of context, the words "4 dwelling units per acre is not over the threshold level sounds one way. She said if reading both paragraphs as one thought, she noticed that the last sentence in the first paragraph and the first sentence in the second paragraph have an ominous tone. She said it states: "In addition, there have been initial discussions on possibly changing the established airport traffic pattern in order to avoid the overflight of residential development that is now occurring. If accomplished, the proposed project would be outside the overflight zone. Given the review and comment by ALUC Staff and future possibility of changing the traffic pattern, staff feels the subdivision's location is acceptable." She said that she is bothered by that statement. She said if someone is going to spend the time, effort and expense in developing a project with the possibility of 6 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 changing a traffic pattern that was with the Silvertree. She said that it is not in the long term interest of the airport to change flight patterns. Mr. Leana said currently the existing approach pattern is a right to left hand approach and would send airplanes over this subdivision area. He said it was brought out by the engineer for the project about the possibility of changing that approach pattern to a left to right pattern which would take it out the other way. He said the engineer had to talk to the City Public Works Staff and that they said that changing the flight pattern was a possibility. He said it takes FAA review and it is not a simple process. Commissioner Stevens said after reading page 10 of the staff report, the developer has a different thought in mind. She said she would like to see ALUC talk about what is in the staff report so that the developer doesn't think ALUC is looking into changing the flight pattern. She said she is not for changing the flight pattern. Commissioner Rossas said he agrees with Commissioner Stevens. He said one way or another this project seems to have gotten approved by ALUC in the time frame that it was suppose to be, as far as the developer was concerned. He said as far as the City was concerned in carrying it to ALUC, the window of time has lapsed. Staff said there are two different times that projects will come to certain bodies. He said it will first come into staff for initial comments for the environmental review procedure and normally there is 10 to 15 days to comment. In the case of the Airport Land Use Commission, the Public Utilities Code, State of California, requires that ALUC makes a finding of conformity of the given project, a general plan amendment, rezone, and changes in building requirements. He said the legislative body that has the ultimate approval power and in this case the City Council, can go ahead and approve the project. He said in the case of a finding of nonconformity, the legislative body would either have to deny the project or override the Airport Land Use Commissions and make findings that the project conforms to the purposes of the Public Utilities Code around airports. He said in this case, staff said that he verbally notified City staff that ALUC would need to review this project for a finding pursuant to Public Utilities Code requirement. He said this is normally done after the environmental documents are finished, and prior to going to the City's public hearing process. He said in the Oroville area there have not been a lot of projects within the overflight area. He said this Commission needs to make a finding to whether this project conforms to our adopted Airport Land Use Plan. He said the Commission can make recommendations. Commissioner Rossas said that it would be retroactive. He said ALUC should have commented at the November meeting, which was canceled. 7 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 Commissioner Crotts said that it appears that the statement on page 10 of the staff report that addresses the changing of the flight pattern, that the whole project hinges on that as being something that is easily attainable. Commissioner Walter said that this appears in the staff report and is not reflected in the approval or the conditions. Staff said it is strictly information that the City of Oroville staff provided to ALUC for review. Commissioner Walter said we are considering whether or not the zoning meets the requirements of the Airport Land Use Plan. He said we can approve it, deny it or approve it with conditions. Staff said the law doesn't talk about conditional approval. He said ALUC has always had the ability to make recommendations to the legislative body. Chairman Franklin asked if there a substantial difference in what we are doing here to What is really zoned there now? Staff said the main difference is that we are going from a 8,000 sq. ft. lots to 6,000 sq. ft. lots and from industrial zoning to the R-1 zoning. Commissioner Lambert asked with the current zoning that is in place now what kind of density could they achieve? Mr. Leana said the maximum total would theoretically be 163 units. He said this project is proposing is 149 units. Commissioner Davis asked what the City of Oroville perceives as the long range plan for the airport? Mr. Leana said the City knows at this time, that all of the airport hanger facilities would be put between the two runways and the area around the periphery of the runways would be zoned commercial aviation. The meeting was opened to the public. Richard Wood, spokesman of the Oroville Airport Development Council which is a group of pilots that are interested in the development. of the airport and the surrounding areas. He said his group is going to try to become more involved in these kind of BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 proceedings. He said safety is the primary goal of a pilot, his passengers and for those on the ground. He said when you start changing approach patterns requiring possibly maximum climb departures, steep approaches it can compromise the safety of those in the air and those on the ground. He said we would like to see this development and future developments scrutinized to the point where they will not have to compromise safety. Chairman Franklin asked if this project compromises safety and that this project should not be approved? Mr. Wood- said that development in general, compromises safety, for just that the notion that flight patterns could be changed easily. He said he would like to see avigation easements on each and every deed for every lot. He said owners need to be aware that there is an airport in the vicinity and that they are in an overflight area. He said under certain wind conditions we would fly right over this property and at a lower elevation. Alternate Commissioner Gerst said he understands that the present size of one of the lots would be difficult to get 4 dwelling units per acre. He said he feels that if the zoning and the general plan amendment was not changed, it would take at least some of the impact off of the airport. He said he remembers when this was brought up 11 years ago there was a lot of problems with this property at that time. He read from page 10 of the staff report; "The concentration of people concerned (threshold level) is what is temporarily holding up the applicant's request to change the land use along Larkin Road and Oro Dam Boulevard from industrial to commercial. He said it appears to him that this is only temporarily, we are going to change those also. Staff said one of things that concerns both the County staff and City Staff is determining the 25 people per acre. He said it is extremely difficult to make any guarantees along those lines. He said he hopes that ALUC can come up with a set of "types of uses" that would be appropriate as low density uses. Commissioner Rossas this is where the Enterprise Zone comes in. He said he doesn't know what the City is allowed to do with those pieces of property along Oro Dam Blvd. Mr. Leana said if ALUC makes the finding that it conforms to the Airport Land Use Plan and then conditions the Rezone, then the 4 units per acre has to be adhered to. Commissioner Walter said it will only conform to the plan if the density is 4.0 dwelling units per acre or less. 4 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 Mr. Leana said then you can not zone it the way it is proposed because that allows by the City's Ordinances that the project can be 4.54 units per acre. Commissioner Davis asked if the City allows conditional zoning? Mr. Leana said not on straight R-1 zoning. Commissioner Davis said as a condition of changing the zoning, Cities have the right under State law to condition it.? Mr. Leana said not on straight zoning. He said if it was a Planned Development Zone the city could. Staff said ALUC should find the zone in conformity with the policies of the adopted plan. He said we are making a recommendation that the City of Oroville limit future development to 4 dwelling units per acre. It was moved by Commissioner Walter, seconded by Commissioner Stevens and unanimously adopted the following motion: A. Find that the proposed general plan amendment changing the land use, . designation of 4.50 + /- acres from Industrial to Urban Residential Low Density conforms to the Oroville Airport Land Use Plan; B. Find that the rezone of 4.50 = /- acres from M-1. to R-1 -and the rezone of 22.27 +/- acres from RMH-1 to R-1 conforms to the Oroville Airport Land Use Plan; C. Recommend that condition #19 be changed to read: The Final Map shall contain a notation that a municipal airport is located in close proximity to the project and that airport operations have the potential to create noise and safety related impacts. Developer shall be required to provide an avigation easement to the City in a form prepared by the City Attorney which easement shall be recorded and; D. Recommend that a condition by added; Residential densities within the airport zone of influence shall be no greater than 4 units per acre. 10 0 • BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION f MINUTES - December 18, 1991 Commissioner Walter said in some cases the City rejects -a recommendation of the Airport Land Use Plan, they in turn make findings and they assume responsibilities, relieve the airport operator of certain responsibilities. 2. Report by James Brown, Butte County Association of Governments, regarding Development of Airport Land use Plans. Staff stated that Mr. Brown was unable to attend but did brief Commissioner Davis on this .issue. Commissioner Davis said he spoke with Jim Brown on December 17, 1991. He said as he discussed at the last meeting, BCAG approved a funding of $ 35,000.00 to perform the work discussed by MBA. He handed out the Overall Work Program which is a part of the document that was adopted by BCAG entitled "Overall Work Element 3800 Airport Land Use Commission Development of Comprehensive Airport System Plan and Inventory, Public airports and other special use permit airports within Butte County". He said BCAG has asked the City of Chico to take the. lead on this and Chico will try to move a contract out as rapidly as possible. Staff said that Mr. Brown suggested that ALUC place an item on the January meeting to give, support to this project. 3. Business from the floor. - (Presentations will be limited to three minutes. The Airport Land Use Commission is piohibited by State Law from taking action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.) nda.) There was no business from the floor. Commissioner Stevens asked if staff could change the agenda around to include an information item for comments from staff or commissioners. Commissioner Rossas stated that it is fine if it is a straight announcement but there can not be any discussion on the announcement. - 11 - BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 'Commissioner Davis said they should ask for it to be placed on the agenda for further discussion. He said staff should send a note out a week in advance to ask each of the Commissioners if there is any items that they would like to add to the agenda. Staff said the deadline for the agenda is a week before the meeting and if any of the Commission wants to add an item to contact staff. VI.. CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Davis said there will be a meeting on January 9, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chico City Council Chambers for the Airport Environs Plan. Commissioner Lambert said there was talk earlier of placing an item on the agenda about what to do with properties around the airport. Staff said that is possible that ALUC needs to adopt the zoning maps from the City and the County by resolution as they may be modified so we can keep them up to date without taking an official action. Commissioner Walter asked if Commissioner Davis had a copy of the Oroville Airport Master Plan which ALUC will be considering soon. Staff said we will be reviewing all or parts of it in conjunction with what it is going to take to implement our policies. Commissioner Davis asked staff fora copy of the Master Plan. VII. REFERRALS TO STAFF AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES None. 12 BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION MINUTES - December 18, 1991 VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 1992. There being no further business, the meeting, was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Signed: JOHN FRANKLIN, Chairman BUTTE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION /jlo 13